by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Road Builders Association (ARBA) last week announced Skip Powe, P.E. will lead the organization as its new executive director. Powe, who started in the role Feb. 27, brings over 30 years of experience in...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYWOODMENLIFE AUBURN — Farris Bondurant, a sales representative of WoodmenLife for this area, has qualified for membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, the premier association of financial professionals. Founded in 1927, the Million Dollar Round...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Joshua Dairen and his wife, Keema, are the proud new owners of The Coffee Shop in downtown Opelika. The couple recently purchased the business from the previous owner, Gleason Jones, who opened the shop in the...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On Monday, April 10, the highly anticipated opening of Buc-ee’s in Auburn lived up to all the hype. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders prepares to cut the ribbon at the Buc-ee’s grand opening. Buc-ee the Beaver accompanied...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER WAVERLY — Guests can expect a good time out in the country, according to Standard Deluxe owner Scott Peek, at the 22nd annual Old 280 Boogie in Waverly, on Friday and Saturday, April 21 to 22. The Standard Deluxe, which is about...