by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Nearly six months after approving a sweeping yearlong moratorium on multi-unit developments and student housing projects near downtown Auburn, the Auburn City Council received updates on studies commissioned to guide future...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council’s May 5 meeting was highlighted by a series of mayoral recognitions honoring local students and community efforts, along with proclamations raising awareness for children’s mental health and ALS.Opelika High...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Letter to the Editor
OPINION —During the sheriff candidate forum [last month], Jay Jones stated more than once that the sheriff’s most important job is keeping the county safe. [On April 15], there was an illegal, previously arrested, criminal alien from Guatemala running around our...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Hanwha Defense USA announced today that it is establishing a site in Opelika, that will serve as the U.S. integration and test facility for Hanwha’s family of K9 Mobile Howitzers.Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) signed a...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Events, Featured
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Support local farmers and enjoy in-season produce, the O Grows Farmers’ Market is opening Tuesdays, May 19 through Aug. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. The market is located at the Opelika Courthouse Square, 215 N. 8th St. in Opelika.“We...
