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CKR Solar recognized as Alabama’s top residential solar contractor

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — CKR Solar & Storage has been recognized as the top residential solar contractor in Alabama in Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors rankings.The Tampa Bay-based solar and energy storage company was also included among...

South Arts announces 2026 State Fellows for Visual Arts

BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — Auburn-based visual artist Jeff Schmuki has been named the 2026 Alabama Fellow for Visual Arts through South Arts’ Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts program.The annual regional initiative awards $80,000 in unrestricted...

Mixed-use development approved for south Auburn

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of rezonings for a dense new mixed-use development in south Auburn.The development, known as The Lexington, will be built on 1.15 acres near the intersection of South College...

Opelika approves tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co.

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co. during Tuesday night’s meeting. Channing Street Copper Co. plans to establish a manufacturing operation at 175 Orr Ave. in Opelika, where it will...
Hattie B’s opens in Auburn

Hattie B’s opens in Auburn

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — It will be a bit of a homecoming when Hattie B’s Hot Chicken opens for business in Auburn on July 16. Nick...

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