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Commission discusses Highway Department schedule

Resolution to change from four-day, 10-hour schedule tabled after opposition BY MICHELLE KEY AND HANNAH GOLDFINGER LEE COUNTY — During the regular meeting Monday night, the Lee County Commission discussed and heard from citizens regarding a change of operation hours...

Opelika Main Street ‘On Tap’ event set for April 5

Annual craft beer festival to offer samples from more than 50 breweries CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated event, “On Tap: A Craft Beer Festival,” scheduled for Saturday, April 5,...

Here Molly Girl named Ad Agency of the Year

Local firm takes top honors at Montgomery ADDY Awards CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Local marketing firm Here Molly Girl was named Advertising Agency of the Year at the American Advertising Awards Gala held Feb. 28 in Montgomery.Conducted annually by...

Storm water drainage project in downtown Opelika nearly complete

BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Downtown Opelika’s much anticipated storm water drainage improvement project is finally nearing completion. For the past several months, efforts have been underway to alleviate a serious flooding issue during periods of heavy...
OHTS Weaves A Good Time

OHTS Weaves A Good Time

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Scenes from Opelika High Theatre Society's production of "Charlotte's Web." The next performances are...

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A Thorne in Samford’s Side

A Thorne in Samford’s Side

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Auburn University QB Payton Thorne amassed 405 yards of total offense and was responsible for three...

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Byron’s Serves Up NIL Deal

Byron’s Serves Up NIL Deal

BY JAKAI SPIKESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — BY JAKAI SPIKESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —In Auburn, Alabama, Byron's Smokehouse has been a part of the...

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