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Auburn-Opelika named No. 2 Top Metro in U.S. to locate industrial sites
CONTRIBUTED BY CITIES OF AUBURN AND OPELIKA AUBURN-OPELIKA — Site Selection Magazine has ranked the Auburn-Opelika area No. 2 on its list of 2024...

Auburn Therapy Dogs comforts the community
BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — If the world has you stressed out, man’s best friend has your back with a nuzzle and a smile. Auburn...

Former mayor honored with renaming of arts center
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council unanimously voted to rename The Southside Center for the Arts in honor of Barbara H....

Auburn Chamber announces annual awards
CONTRIBUTED BY THE AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUBURN — Each year the Auburn Chamber Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of the Auburn business...

Dorsey House to host special needs moms, caregivers
BY A MOTHER’S REST FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Dorsey House is hosting a three-night respite and wellness retreat Mar 7-10 for moms of children...

Red Clay Brewing named Downtown Business of the Year
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street has named Red Clay Brewing Company as the 2024 Downtown Business of the Year. The...

Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading...

Opelika officials express frustration over blocked railroad
Stopped train delays first responders, CSX unresponsive to city's concerns BY ANITA STIEFEL, EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to...