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Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LOACHAPOKA— After several delays, Loachapoka is finally getting its new post office.According to Mayor Ricky Holder, the project has been in the works for several years.“In October of 2021, [the U.S. Postal Service] closed...

City of Auburn will host inaugural ‘GIS Day’ event on Nov. 17

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The city of Auburn will hold its inaugural GIS Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Boykin Community Center Auditorium, located at 400 Boykin St., with collaborators from the city of Opelika, Auburn...

Pharmavite set to expand its facility in Opelika; receives tax abatements, exemptions

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Pharmavite LLC has announced a $3.3 million addition to its existing facility that is located at 4701 Northpark Drive in Opelika.“Pharmavite is an exceptional company, and we are proud that they call Opelika home,”...

Auburn Council approves multi-family housing units

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —The Auburn City Council spent most of its time Tuesday night discussing a potential development and hearing from residents.Two items regarding a potential development, The District, were before the...

Family Caregivers in Alabama Provide $8.3 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones

Family Caregivers in Alabama Provide $8.3 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones

Mar 15, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYAARP ALABAMA MONTGOMERY — The unpaid care provided by the 700,000 family caregivers in Alabama is valued at $8.3 billion, according to...

Smiths Station Talks Zoning, Pavilion at February Meetings

Smiths Station Talks Zoning, Pavilion at February Meetings

Mar 15, 2023

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — During the month of February, the Smiths Station City Council talked zoning and...

Auburn Council Considers LawnGolf Property

Mar 15, 2023

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council did not vote to amend conditional use approval for a property that...

Rep. Rogers Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Rep. Rogers Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Mar 15, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF REP. MIKE ROGERS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), recently announced the introduction of legislation...

‘Odds Are Alabama’ Shines Light on Dangers of Fentanyl

‘Odds Are Alabama’ Shines Light on Dangers of Fentanyl

Mar 15, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANNIE GAINES / ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Odds are, if you buy pills or other illicit drugs online or from a dealer,...

Trash Amnesty Runs Through April 7

Trash Amnesty Runs Through April 7

Mar 15, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN — Ready to clear out the clutter in and around your home this spring? Trash Amnesty...

House Speaker Appoints State Rep. Debbie Wood as House Member Family Services Liaison

Mar 9, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY TIFFANY TYSON MONTGOMERY — Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) announced on Wednesday that he has appointed...

Opelika Parks & Rec Receives Awards

Opelika Parks & Rec Receives Awards

Mar 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — This year the ARPA District 5 Merit in Recreation award was given to Pamela Driver, Covington...

Opelika Offers Online Public Records Request

Opelika Offers Online Public Records Request

Mar 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — On March 6, 2023, the city of Opelika launched a new public records management system to improve...

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