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Auburn-Opelika earns Top 20 national ranking

Earns Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development CONTRIBUTED BY CITIES OF AUBURN AND OPELIKA AUBURN/OPELIKA — The Auburn-Opelika MSA (metropolitan statistical area) has been ranked by Site Selection magazine as one of the top 20 organizations in the country,...

Bo Bikes Bama one last time

Auburn University two-sport legend Bo Jackson, center, leads the final “Bo Bikes Bama” fundraiser for severe storm relief. Since its creation following the devastating tornadoes that hit Alabama in 2011, the annual ride has raised more than $2.5 million and has...

‘People’s Town Hall’ meeting goes on despite Rogers’ absence

BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — A local political group, Opelika-Auburn Indivisible, hosted a People’s Town Hall on April 24 at the Opelika Public Library. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for inter-action between U.S. Rep....

Opelika YouthBuild: Building houses and futures

BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Are you a young adult looking to get your GED? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience for a specialized career? Then the Opelika Housing Authority’s YouthBuild program is the place for you.YouthBuild is an international...
They’re Back!

They’re Back!

Local farmer's markets announce plans for summer Auburn's City Market open starting May 18 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — City Market, Auburn...

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Avenue B bridge to get new name

Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after...

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EMA continues to grow

EMA continues to grow

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night to approve several subdivisions moving forward and...

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