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Opelika train depot named in honor of late Mayor Bobby J. Freeman

A plaque and new signage at the Opelika train depot honors the city’s influential former mayor, the late Bobby James Freeman. PHOTOS BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The historic Opelika Train Depot, located at 1032 S. Railroad...

Korea Fuel Tech investing $4 million in Auburn

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Korea Fuel Tech America, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operation in Auburn. The company plans to invest an additional $4 million in its facility in Auburn Technology Park South, creating 17 new jobs.Korea Fuel Tech America...

Smiths Station gets electric vehicle charging station

CONTRIBUTED BY DRIVE ELECTRIC ALABAMA SMITHS STATION — Local leaders gathered last week to celebrate the addition of a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Love’s Travel Stop in Smiths Station.Local officials joined representatives from Love’s to cut a...

O Grows Market to accept SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The O Grows Farmers Market in Opelika is now accepting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), which provides food to low-income families, seniors and individuals with disabilities.More than half of SNAP participants are...
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

OPELIKA'S EVENT The photos above are from the city of Opelika’s Memorial Day services, which featured invocation by Foundry Opelika Pastor Patrick...

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