BY JOHN ATKINSON FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — A couple of weeks ago, I asked Scott Besong, a third-generation combat veteran who lives in Auburn, what...
Veteran Spotlight – Yes Ma’am, I did
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Winter Timber Outdoors finds its footing in Auburn’s outdoor retail scene
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Winter Timber Outdoors, a retail store offering high-quality products for hunters and outdoor...
Stinson Breads receives the Alabama Retail Association Gee Award
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Oct. 23, the Alabama Retail Association awarded the owners of Stinson Breads, Matthew and Anna...
‘The honor of a lifetime:’ Fuller bids farewell – 21 years of service
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — After 21 years in office, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered his final address during Tuesday night’s City...
Opelika votes against amending B&B rules
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council rejected two proposed amendments to the city’s bed-and-breakfast ordinance Tuesday...
Groundbreaking held for healthcare high school
CONTRIBUTED BY OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA – A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week on construction of the Alabama School of...
East Alabama School of Esthetics | Training program prepares students for beauty careers
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The East Alabama School of Esthetics provides a space for local students to study skincare and beauty...
The Lee County Flea Market marks off space for community commerce
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Flea Market has created a space for community commerce for 40 years. A Lee County couple,...
Lee County Fair facilitates fun for 77 years
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Fair concluded its 77th year of cotton candy, carnival games and competition on Oct. 3.“The...