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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 Bishop Sr., who co-founded the company with his son Nick Bishop Jr., is a 1976 graduate of Auburn University.“We are...

Auburn council certifies unopposed candidates

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —The Auburn City Council on July 7 certified several municipal races in which only one candidate qualified before the filing deadline.The action finalized the vast majority of city council seats ahead of the Aug. 25 municipal...

Opelika approves $7.6 million in road projects

BY MICHELLE KEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Opelika City Council approved a little more than $7.6 million in construction contracts for three road and infrastructure projects during its July 7 meeting.The projects included construction on Bridgewater Boulevard,...

Opelika Celebrates America 250

Freedom Celebration draws families, patriotic tributes and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Pitcher of the Year | Lily Brewer

Pitcher of the Year | Lily Brewer

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — As the potter's wheel turns, fine finger movements and an attention to detail shapes lumps of moist clay into...

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Remembering Our Heroes

Remembering Our Heroes

BY GATOR KINCAIDCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Memorial Day, the city of Opelika held its annual ceremony at the Opelika Library to honor...

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