CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OFOPELIKA OPELIKA — Car Tech, LLC announced plans to expand its existing operations in Opelika, representing a capital...
Car Tech LLC announces $21.5 million expansion
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Politics Articles
Courthouse lights up blue
BY HANNAHGOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There are lots of exciting upcoming events for citizens of Lee County, which the Lee County...
Auburn council approves Chamber building funding
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is receiving a major infusion of city cash to support a new multi-million...
Opelika Council approves license for hemp store
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted to approve a specialty license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC during Tuesday...
Opelika Mayor appointed to ACCMA Board of Directors
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Eddie Smith has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Alabama...
Lee County honors fallen soldier
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission honored Maj. John “Alex” Klinner on March 30 with a resolution recognizing...
League of Women Voters holds advocacy screening
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The East Alabama League of Women Voters invited the Coal Ash Action Group to BOXCAR on March 16 to watch a...
Auburn council approves sweeping hemp ordinance
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Regulations governing the sale, possession and consumption of hemp products are now on the books after the...
Opelika Chamber President & CEO Ali Rauch Appointed to Business Council of Alabama Board of Directors
OPELIKA, AL, [March 17, 2026] -The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that President and CEO Ali Rauch has been appointed to the Board...