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Miele assembles first appliance at Opelika plant

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Miele, manufacturer of premium domestic home appliances, has officially commenced production at its first-ever U.S.-based production plant. Located in Opelika, the facility has begun producing its Generation 7000 built-in...

Calendar of Events | Oct. 17, 2024

OCT. 17 — BOOK TALK BY KATHRYN BRAUNDAuburn University’s Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities will host a book talk on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Pebble Hill, 101 S. Debardeleben St., Auburn. Dr. Kathryn H. Braund, Hollifield...

On the Mark | Oct. 10, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (6-1, R 3-1) defeated Dothan 28-7 last Friday night at Ripp Hewes Stadium in Dothan. The Dogs held Wolves to 205 total yards and only 7 points, which is 25 fewer points than they average. DHS recovered a OHS fumble at their own...

What’s next for the residents of Springwood Hotel?

CONTRIBUTED BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Ten days after nearly 120 long-term residents of the Springwood Hotel were evacuated at the request of the office of the Alabama State Fire Marshal, there is still no plan in place for repairing and reopening the...
Upcoming Events | Aug. 29, 2024

Upcoming Events | Aug. 29, 2024

AUG. 29 — THIRD THURSDAY POETRY SERIESAuburn University’s Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities will host the Third...

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A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

The Community God OPINION — There’s nothing in the biblical witness like the prayer that Jesus gave His disciples. It is located in the heart of the...

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Obituaries | July 18, 2024

Obituaries | July 18, 2024

MALCOLM FREDERICK MCGINNESSMalcolm Frederick McGinness was born on April 7, 1942, in Skidmore, Missouri, to Lane and Wilma McGinness. He passed away...

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A Taste of Grace | Aug. 1, 2024

A Taste of Grace | July 11, 2024

I've been to church OPINION — In Psalms, there is the principle I like to think of as the “I’ve been to church” principle. (Yes, I know disciples...

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