BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — European manufacturer Vulcaflex S.p.A. cleared its final major municipal hurdle to build a full-scale...
Auburn approves large-scale manufacturing facilityÂ
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City of Opelika to launch new website, refreshed brand, enhanced resident service
CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKAOPELIKA — The city of Opelika is excited to announce the launch of a new website, refreshed city brand and enhanced...
Lee County Commission approves fleet proposal, retiree bonus
BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump...
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act Family
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICEOF GOV. KAY IVEY PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE...
Auburn approves $241.8 million for new high school, school facilities
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday to authorize more than $241.8 million in debt for construction of a...
Opelika City Council revises school zone times
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The council suspended the rules and approved an ordinance amending Section 16-188 of the city’s code of...
Municipal Election Q&A: Ron Anders, Robert Wilkins
Ron Anders Robert Wilkins The following is a question-and answer session between Auburn Villager Editor Brian Woodham and Mayor Ron Anders....
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 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...