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Goodwill and East Alabama Medical Center to host hiring event featuring more than 300 open positions – Op...
WHAT: Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers and East Alabama Medical Center are partnering to host a hiring event in Opelika, connecting job seekers with more than 300 available positions. Opportunities...
Calendar of events | Week of Aug. 10, 2026
ONGOING — LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. 6th St., Opelika. MOND...
Lee County Commission approves fleet proposal, retiree bonus
BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump truck fleet, along with a one-time longevity bonus for e...
New traumatic brain injury center opens in Opelika
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Lee County Commission and Auburn University School of Social Work celebrated the opening of Alabama’s second Traumatic Brain...
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act Family
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICEOF GOV. KAY IVEY PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s Education Savings Account program. Par...
New jewelry studio invites visitors to create, design and shop
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN-OPELIKATOURISM AUBURN — Perch Jewelry Studio is now open in downtown Auburn, inviting visitors to gather, create and explore their creativity through hands-on jewelry making, custom de...
Auburn engineering student wins $50,000 on FOX game show
BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — Auburn University engineering student Andrew Hamner recently won $50,000 while competing on FOX’s “The 1% Club,” hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale.The episode was fi...
City of Opelika to launch new website, refreshed brand, enhanced resident service
CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKAOPELIKA — The city of Opelika is excited to announce the launch of a new website, refreshed city brand and enhanced resident communication service as part of its continued comm...
Lee County Back to School 2026
Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Search SearchSearch Recent Posts Lee County Back to School 2026 Auburn approves $241.
Continental Properties breaks ground on Springs at Opelika
CONTRIBUTED BYCONTINENTAL PROPERTIESOPELIKA — Continental Properties, a leading national developer, owner and operator of suburban rental housing, announced the groundbreaking of Springs at Opelika, a new...
Opelika Main Street launches inaugural Downtown Awards
CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street proudly recognized four outstanding downtown businesses during its inaugural Downtown Awards Social, a new annual event created to celebrate...
Ultimate Frisbee at Floral Park
Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Search SearchSearch Recent Posts Concerned Citizens hold National Night Out event Ultimate Frisbee at Floral Park Auburn approves $241.8 million for new high schoo...
Concerned Citizens hold National Night Out event
Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Search SearchSearch Recent Posts Concerned Citizens hold National Night Out event Ultimate Frisbee at Floral Park Auburn approves $241.8 million for new high schoo...
Public notices | Week of Aug. 6, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMAGUSTAVO DIAZ43-CV-2026-900187Plaintiff,v. Parcels of Real Property identified as:PARCEL 1 – 21-01-01-0-000-005.000ALSO LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS, COM NW COR SEC; S 440...
Opelika City Council revises school zone times
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The council suspended the rules and approved an ordinance amending Section 16-188 of the city’s code of ordinances regarding school-zone speed-limit times for Opelika C...
Auburn approves $241.8 million for new high school, school facilities
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday to authorize more than $241.8 million in debt for construction of a second public high school and other school facilities, gi...
Written in the Stars Romance Bookstore set to open in Auburn
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Haley McCain, founder of Written in the Stars Romance Bookstore, is filling a specific literary gap in Alabama: romance.McCain’s romance bookstore, just the se...
TigerWings connects children to careers
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — TigerWings founder Kristen Cooper had one goal when launching her company: to connect children to their dream careers.Available to children aged 5 to 13, TigerWi...
Municipal Election Q&A: Ron Anders, Robert Wilkens
Ron Anders Robert Wilkins The following is a question-and answer session between Auburn Villager Editor Brian Woodham and Mayor Ron Anders. Reprinted with permission. AUBURN VILLAGER: Auburn’s experienced...
Lee County teams set sights on 2026 season
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — As the summer heat ramped up, Lee County’s high school football teams took to the podium at the Fox Sports The Game High School Football Media Days in Opelika o...
Dream Day finds new home at nonprofit center
BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika-based Dream Day Foundation is on the move, but the local nonprofit is not leaving town. It now has a new home at the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama...
Music, Art Collection Honors Sikes
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Barbara H. Patton Southside Center for the Arts invites the public to view the Arts Association of East Alabama’s Collection of Historic Music and Art exhibition...
Auburn’s Cerro competes at national wrestling events
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — An Auburn High School girls wrestler recently represented the Lady Tigers on the national stage.Rising senior Caroline Cerro was chosen to represent the state of Alab...