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Bevels, Newell seek District Three seat

BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER BARRON RAE BEVELS ALABAMA — A goat farmer and bee keeper from Tallapoosa County, under the age of 30, is likely not everyone’s first idea of the perfect candidate to run for Congress. But that’s not stopping Barron Rae Bevels from...

The Graduate Auburn celebrates topping out

Nostalgia-themed hotel, cafe with rooftop bar expected to open this fall CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Construction firm Robins & Morton marked the topping out of the Graduate Auburn hotel on Jan. 31 in Auburn.The topping out ceremony celebrates installing...

Here Molly Girl offers strategic, creative marketing

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — After working for more than 15 years and building a solid reputation as a marketing professional in Birmingham and the Auburn-Opelika area, Katy Harper Doss decided in 2016 to bet on herself, stop working for...

Alabama Port Authority study finds Lee County benefits from $2.2 billion economic impact

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new study has revealed that the port of Mobile’s impact on Alabama’s economy totals a whopping $98.3 billion, an increase of roughly $13 billion from the previous year’s impact. The Alabama Port Authority commissioned the...

Publix pharmacist expands definition of customer service

Publix pharmacist expands definition of customer service

Oct 28, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor When the COVID-19 pandemic hit America, the typical first thought might have been, “I hope I don’t get it or give...

Chili, cornbread ideal combination for hearty meals during fall months

Chili, cornbread ideal combination for hearty meals during fall months

Oct 28, 2020

By Ann Cipperly When autumn evenings turn brisk, thoughts turn to hearty, comforting meals. Chili and cornbread are a perfect combination. Chili can...

Opelika beats Park Crossing, finish with perfect Region Record

Opelika beats Park Crossing, finish with perfect Region Record

Oct 28, 2020

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The OHS Bulldog Football Team (7-2, R-7-0) beat Park Crossing (4-5, R-3-4) 35-7 last Friday at Bulldog...

Auburn trample Smiths, crowned region champs

Oct 23, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Smiths Station Panthers showed a collected resolve in the second half of their game on senior night,...

Superintendent McCoy gives COVID-19 update

Superintendent McCoy gives COVID-19 update

Oct 23, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Superintendent Dr. Mac McCoy gave an update on the school system’s COVID situation at the Lee County Board of...

City of Opelika holds first two listening sessions

Oct 23, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The City of Opelika held the first two of its Diversity and Inclusion Listening Sessions last week. The session for...

Auburn high schooler places third in Shunnarah billboard contest

Auburn high schooler places third in Shunnarah billboard contest

Oct 23, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Auburn High School student Anna Buckingham got third place in a contest to design a new billboard for Alexander...

Beauregard storm back for the win

Beauregard storm back for the win

Oct 22, 2020

Rick LanierOpelika Observer The Beauregard Hornets (3-6 overall) managed to overcome 21 unanswered points to beat the Elmore County Panthers (1-7)...

Beulah bully Goshen, get first win

Beulah bully Goshen, get first win

Oct 22, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com In a battle of winless teams, the Beulah Bobcats steamrolled the Goshen Eagles, 42-13, to...

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