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New era of hospitality breaks ground in downtown Auburn

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, the AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn had its groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its future home, right off North Gay Street in downtown Auburn. The event marked a significant milestone in the development of this upscale...

City of Opelika opens European office

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, this office serves as a strategic...

Alabama State Senator presents donation to Opelika High School

Alabama State Sen. Randy Price presented a check for $28,000 to Opelika High School earlier this week. The check was earmarked for the school's band, choir and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club. Pictured in the center is Opelika City Schools Superintendent...

Groups file suit to block new law against voter assistance

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — A coalition of civil rights, voting rights and disability rights organizations filed a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1), which was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on March 20. The law, set to take effect on Oct. 1 ahead...

Historical Marker Dedicated in Ceremony Last Weekend

Historical Marker Dedicated in Ceremony Last Weekend

Jun 16, 2021

On Saturday, June 12, Ashley Brown and Olivia Nichols presented a new marker as phase one of the Lee County Remembrance Project. The marker serves...

Second Annual Juneteenth March in Opelika Set for June 18

Second Annual Juneteenth March in Opelika Set for June 18

Jun 16, 2021

By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer Janataka Hughley-Holmes had a vision last year after the murder of George Floyd: a Juneteenth celebration as...

Win at Home: 1968 Olympic Games

Win at Home: 1968 Olympic Games

Jun 16, 2021

By Willie Spears Last week was John Carlos’s and Tommie Smith’s birthday. Carlos was born June 5, 1945, and Tommie Smith was born June 6, 1944. In...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 16, 2021

Prison Issue Unresolved By Steve Flowers There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative session....

Beat 13 is officially zoned

Beat 13 is officially zoned

Jun 16, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Beat 13 in Beulah is officially zoned after the county held a public hearing and voted on the...

Executive Order 13985 Hot Topic at Opelika City Council Meeting

Executive Order 13985 Hot Topic at Opelika City Council Meeting

Jun 16, 2021

By Michelle KeyPublisher Numerous people came out to this week’s Opelika City Council meeting on Tuesday night to address the council pertaining to...

Katie Britt Announces U.S. Senate Candidacy

Katie Britt Announces U.S. Senate Candidacy

Jun 16, 2021

Contributed by Sean Ross /KatieBrittforSenate.com “I will put Alabama First, deliver results for our state, and never apologize for it. Because we...

Let’s Face It: You are Either a ‘Tourist’ or a ‘Traveler’. Which one is it?

Let’s Face It: You are Either a ‘Tourist’ or a ‘Traveler’. Which one is it?

Jun 16, 2021

By Greg Markley U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse wrote “The Vanishing American Adult” in 2017 as a warning to Millennials and the generations to come. A fifth...

Contributed by Susan Ray / Amerex

Contributed by Susan Ray / Amerex

Jun 16, 2021

United States Congressman Mike Rogers of Alabama’s Third District visited Amerex Corporation in Trussville, Alabama, on Tuesday for a plant tour and...

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