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Smith outlines growth priorities in first State of the City address

Mayor highlights schools, development, public safety, infrastructure and the need to protect Opelika’s character BY MICHELLE KEY AND GATOR KINCAID OPELIKA — Mayor Eddie Smith used his first State of the City address to outline Opelika’s investments in education,...

Opelika residents weigh growth, density and neighborhood character

City’s first comprehensive zoning rewrite since 1991 is expected to be completed by April 2027 BY MICHELLE KEYPublisher OPELIKA — Opelika residents raised concerns about development density, traffic, neighborhood compatibility, housing affordability, construction...

Opelika strengthens global aerospace connections at Farnborough International Airshow

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The City of Opelika recently attended the Farnborough International Airshow in England as part of its continued efforts to promote the region’s growing aerospace and defense ecosystem, attract foreign investment and build...

UK-based superalloy manufacturer Doncasters opening $50M facility in Auburn

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — DPC Holdings PLC (Doncasters), a United Kingdom-based maker of superalloys and high-precision alloy components used in aerospace, energy and automotive sectors, has announced at the Farnborough Internaitional Air Show near London...

Gray presents regional violence prevention initiative to Opelika council

Gray presents regional violence prevention initiative to Opelika council

Jul 28, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — State Rep. Jeremy Gray and Paula Wilson, a coordinator for the initiative and volunteer with Moms Demand Action...

Commission hears plans for Freedom Fest, road updates

Commission hears plans for Freedom Fest, road updates

Jul 28, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHEROPELIKA — The Lee County Commission met Monday, July 27, for its regular meeting, which included student recognition, a...

Mixed-use development approved for south Auburn

Mixed-use development approved for south Auburn

Jul 21, 2026

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of rezonings for a dense new mixed-use development in...

Opelika approves tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co.

Jul 21, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co. during Tuesday night’s meeting....

Commission votes in E-911 Board members

Commission votes in E-911 Board members

Jul 14, 2026

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to approve Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and Austin...

Mixed-use development approved for south Auburn

Auburn council certifies unopposed candidates

Jul 7, 2026

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —The Auburn City Council on July 7 certified several municipal races in which only one candidate qualified...

Opelika approves $7.6 million in road projects

Jul 7, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Opelika City Council approved a little more than $7.6 million in construction contracts for three road...

Lee County Commission changes polling location

Lee County Commission changes polling location

Jun 30, 2026

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — During the Monday, June 29, Lee County Commission meeting, the commission voted to change the polling...

Mixed-use development approved for south Auburn

Council clears way for Noble Hall restoration

Jun 23, 2026

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — A plot of land in north Auburn that was originally gifted to Auburn University could soon become the site of...

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