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Pediatric clinic proposed for former Opelika Chamber building on Ave. A

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — A local physician has proposed opening a pediatric and wellness clinic — a project that would bring a new medical service to downtown Opelika in the former Opelika Chamber of Commerce building, located at 601 Ave. A.During the...

County celebrates new historical marker

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Sunday, March 1, the Auburn Heritage Association unveiled a new historical marker in front of the Lee County Courthouse.The Lee County Courthouse was built in 1896, and it was the second of its kind. The first was...

Auburn Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local business and government leaders gathered together on Tuesday morning for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the indoor practice facility on the campus of Auburn University. Guests were treated to a...

Local agencies win top ADDY honors

CONTRIBUTED BY HERE MOLLY GIRL OPELIKA — Here Molly Girl and its sister agency, Script Marketing, took home top honors at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) — Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Montgomery Country Club. Between the...

AACT bringing back annual event — A Holiday Walk in the Woods

Nov 18, 2025

CONTIRBUTED BY AACT AUBURN — In the spirit of unity and peace, the Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center...

Chamber launches 75 Years Strong Campaign, plans new facility

Nov 18, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is excited to share plans for its new Chamber & Community...

Hattie B’s to open in Auburn

Nov 18, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BYHATTIE B’S AUBURN — Hattie B's Hot Chicken, the nationally renowned, Nashville-based fast-casual eatery, will open at 121 N. College...

AU Vet researcher recognized for Dachshund study

Nov 18, 2025

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local canine health researcher and Auburn University professor Dr. Stacey Sullivan has been named one...

Smith continues tradition of annual Mayor’s prayer breakfast

Nov 11, 2025

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Community leaders from Opelika and Auburn gathered at First Baptist Church in Opelika on Nov. 4 to honor and...

Veteran Spotlight | Interviews with Medal of Honor recipients

Nov 11, 2025

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Medal of Honor recipients and World War II veterans kicked off Freedom Fest weekend by meeting with the media...