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Golf · Opelika

Head Mechanic Robert Trent Jones @ Grand National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail @ Grand National

Job description Job Title: Head Equipment Mechanic Location: Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National Website: https://www.rtjgolf.com/grandnational Overview : Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is a collection of 468 holes of championship golf on 11 sites across Alabama. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is managed by Sunbelt Golf Corporation. Sunbelt’s philosophy from the very beginning was to build the finest collection of publi…See the Story

Property · Opelika

Two men wanted in connection to Opelika theft

Opelika police are looking two men wanted for questioning in a theft of property case. Officials say around 6:45 p.m. on October 4, 2025, two unknown males entered the Lowe’s on Frederick Road and took over $2,000 worth items before leaving the store. The suspects left in a black 2016 Dodge Dart. If you have any information regarding any crime, please immediately call CrimeStoppers using 215-STOP. Categories: Crime, East Alabama, News …See the Story

Opelika · Opelika

Photos from the 2025 Songwriter’s Festival

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The post Photos from the 2025 Songwriter’s Festival appeared first on The Observer.See the Story

Humane Society · Opelika

Humane Society addresses concerns over strays

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BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUNVALLEY — Concerns over potential dangers to the public by stray dogs running loose have been raised at the most recent council meetings in Lanett and LaFayette due to a number of dog attacks over the past several months across Chambers County. The Chattahoochee Humane Society (CHS) operates the only animal shelter in Chambers County, and is working to help solve this issue. The facility is located on Fairfax Bypass …See the Story

Opelika · Opelika

Emma Lean Robinson dies at age 111

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As of Feb. 9, 2025, at the age of 111, Emma Lena Robinson was one of the oldest Americans alive. She was born to Rufus and Pearlie Tucker in LaFayette, on Feb. 9, 1914.She grew up and received elementary and high school education in the schools of Chambers County, Alabama. She attended and graduated from Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Her employment as a teacher was 35 years in the schools of Chambers County.She spent decades w…See the Story

Jack Dorsey · Opelika

Dorsey celebrates 98th birthday

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The Opelika Rotary Club helped celebrate Walter Dorsey’s 98th birthday last week with song and cake. Dorsey, who is pictured with Opelika Rotary President Brooke Kastner, is a beloved member of the community and one of only a handful of World War II veterans who live in the area. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVERThe post Dorsey celebrates 98th birthday appeared first on The Observer.See the Story

Opelika · Opelika

State grants $2.85 million for expansion of Auburn Technology Park West

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CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURNAUBURN — The state of Alabama has awarded Auburn a $2.85 million grant to support the expansion of Auburn Technology Park West.The grant is funded through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act, which supports the development of industry-ready sites across Alabama. Auburn, receiving SEEDS funding for the first time, is one of 29 recipients of this round of funding from the State Industrial …See the Story

Opelika · Opelika

Matt Cain appointed as Auburn Fire Chief

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CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURNAUBURN — Longtime Auburn firefighter Matt Cain stepped into a new role as the city’s next fire chief on April 1, following the retirement of former chief John Lankford on March 31.Cain began his career with Auburn Fire as a student firefighter in 2006. Over the last 19 years, he climbed to the rank of battalion chief, holding nearly every position in the department along the way.“Chief Cain has a proven track record …See the Story