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Fire Chief is working to restore Chambers County Museum

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The LaFayette Fire Chief, Jim Doody, has begun planning to restore the Chambers County Museum located near the LaFayette Fire Station.“One of the main things I'm working on right now is trying to get the city to take over the...

Key Media welcomes new assistant editor for The Sun

BY SAM VISEFOR THE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — The LaFayette Sun welcomes new assistant editor, Kadie Vick, to the team. Vick graduated from Auburn University this past May with her Bachelor of Arts degree in professional and public writing with a minor in...

The Bottling Plant pours into a new chapter

Business changes hands BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For years, The Bottling Plant has been more than just a building in downtown Opelika — it's been the backdrop for countless memories, from weddings and concerts to community fundraisers.Now, the event...

Too gouda be true — Roni’s Mac Bar opens in Auburn

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Roni’s Mac Bar, downtown Auburn’s newest restaurant, officially opened its doors with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 14. Located at 138 N. College St. in Auburn, Roni’s features create-your-own mac and cheese bowls...

Dedication: 28 years and counting

Dedication: 28 years and counting

Dec 1, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Tangela Frazier AUBURN — Tangela Frazier, finance director for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce,...

Feeding the hungry

Feeding the hungry

Dec 1, 2023

Lee County shows up and shows out BY OBSERVER STAFFEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Local coffee enthuasist and expert Sarah Gill, founder and...

Bunkers now open in Auburn, featuring golf simlulators

Bunkers now open in Auburn, featuring golf simlulators

Dec 1, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Bunkers, a cocktail bar, restaurant and indoor golf simulator unlike anything in the area is now open in...

Opelika Community Theater partners with Penguin Project

Opelika Community Theater partners with Penguin Project

Dec 1, 2023

BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Penguin Project, which allows disabled youth to showcase their talents and abilities through...

Murder suspect Matt Dillon granted bond

Murder suspect Matt Dillon granted bond

Nov 15, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER | HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Following the preliminary hearing for Francis Hamblin and Matthew Dillon, Judge Steven...

Lee County School Board names new superintendent

Lee County School Board names new superintendent

Nov 14, 2023

LEE COUNTY - The Lee County School Board unanimously voted to approve Dr. Mike Howard as the new superintendent during its regular meeting Tuesday,...

Opelika prays over leadership

Opelika prays over leadership

Nov 8, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller welcomed residents, city employees, public servants and...

Community mourns passing of LCSO deputy

Community mourns passing of LCSO deputy

Nov 8, 2023

BY OBSERVER STAFFEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) shared that it has lost one of its own. Corrections...

Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

Nov 8, 2023

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LOACHAPOKA— After several delays, Loachapoka is finally getting its new post office.According to Mayor...

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