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Hattie B’s to open in Auburn 

CONTRIBUTED BYHATTIE B’S AUBURN — Hattie B's Hot Chicken, the nationally renowned, Nashville-based fast-casual eatery, will open at 121 N. College St. in the former home of the historic Tiger Theater in summer 2026.  “It's a special feeling to bring Hattie B's to...

AU Vet researcher recognized for Dachshund study

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local canine health researcher and Auburn University professor Dr. Stacey Sullivan has been named one of eight semifinalists for the 2025 Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award, an esteemed honor presented by the...

Smith continues tradition of annual Mayor’s prayer breakfast

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 pray for newly elected Mayor Eddie Smith.The breakfast was held in the 3:16 Center on the First Baptist Church campus...

Veteran Spotlight | Interviews with Medal of Honor recipients

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 last Friday at John Emerald Distilling Company in Opelika. Veterans Jack Stowe, Robert “Bob” Patterson and Melvin...