During the Lee County Commission Meeting Monday night, the county received an update on the broadband project taking place ...

Local leaders gathered last week to celebrate the addition of a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Love’s Travel ...

A plaque and new signage at the Opelika train depot honors the city’s influential former mayor, the late Bobby James Freeman.

Korea Fuel Tech America, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operation in Auburn. The company plans to invest an additional ...

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CONTRIBUTED BY GUTHRIE’S AUBURN – Guthrie’s, the original chicken finger restaurant, is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Thursday, July 31. To mark the milestone and show gratitude to its loyal ...

Victoria Williams LangleyVictoria Williams Langley, 66, of Lafayette passed away July 24, 2025, at Bethany House in Auburn after battling an extended illness. Mrs. Langley was a passionate believer in ...

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — Opelika Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ali Rauch has officially earned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation, the highest professional ...

Making the Grade | Casa Maria’s Bar & Grill by The Observer Staff | Jul 23, 2025 | Column, Stacey Wallace ...