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OIDA Presents Veteran With Relocation Incentive

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Opelika Industrial Development Authority (OIDA) recently presented E-8 Master Sgt. Comer Kite and his family with the Vets Choose Opelika relocation incentive package. This program is part of Opelika’s workforce...

Postal Service Ready for the Holidays

Extended Retail Hours at Many Post Offices CONTRIBUTED BY USPS ALABAMA — At the United States Postal Service (USPS), we know the holidays are a hectic time of year. To make shipping convenient for customers, the postal service is extending hours at post offices across...

Nominations for Alabama State Parks’ Annual Eagle Awards Open

CONTRIBUTED BY DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS AUBURN — The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards. Nominations for the seventh annual...

Inside the Statehouse

Some Legislative Leaders Retire, Pass Away OPINION — Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these gentlemen are retiring from the Alabama House of Representatives this year, and one passed away in April. Rep. Victor Gaston...

City of Smiths Station to hold annual ‘MLK Citywide Clean-Up Day’

City of Smiths Station to hold annual ‘MLK Citywide Clean-Up Day’

Jan 6, 2021

Contributed by thecity of Smiths Station The city of Smiths Station will hold its annual “MLK Citywide Clean-Up Day” on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021....

I was an eyewitness of Jimmy Carter’s inauguration

I was an eyewitness of Jimmy Carter’s inauguration

Jan 6, 2021

By Greg Markley Two weeks from today (Jan. 20, 2021) Joe Biden will be inaugurated as U.S. president after winning a tough election against...

City of Smiths Station to hold annual ‘MLK Citywide Clean-Up Day’

COVID-19 Deaths Impact Community and EAMC Family

Jan 6, 2021

Contributed By Laura Grill, EAMC President and CEO While we don’t routinely share the number of COVID-19 deaths in our updates, we think this...

A three-year career to 25 years with the city of Auburn: Jim Buston retires

A three-year career to 25 years with the city of Auburn: Jim Buston retires

Jan 2, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.co A month from tomorrow is Jim Buston’s last day as city manager for the city of Auburn. Buston never...

We Lost Some Good Ones This Year

We Lost Some Good Ones This Year

Dec 30, 2020

By Steve Flowers As is my annual ritual, my year-end column pays tribute to Alabama political legends who have passed away during the year. Sonny...

2020 National Wreaths Across America Day sees the placement of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths

2020 National Wreaths Across America Day sees the placement of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths

Dec 30, 2020

Contributed by Wreaths Across America Two weeks ago on National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,557 participating locations, dedicated Americans in...

We Lost Some Good Ones This Year

Republican Majority in the U.S. Senate is more important to Alabama than the Presidency

Dec 23, 2020

By Steve Flowers As this 2020 Presidential election year comes to a close, allow me to share some final thoughts on the results with you. As you...

City of Smiths Station to hold annual ‘MLK Citywide Clean-Up Day’

Opelika’s City Council denies alcohol license for Cracker Barrell

Dec 23, 2020

By Michelle KeyPublisher The Opelika City Council denied Cracker Barrel’s application for a retail liquor and beer license last Tuesday night. The...

City of Smiths Station to hold annual ‘MLK Citywide Clean-Up Day’

Auburn council rezones land, takes next step in larger plan

Dec 23, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council annexed and rezoned 1.9 acres for the Weber Farms South Extension during its...

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