Jasmine Smith was named Opelika High School Homecoming Queen at halftime of the game against Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG) High School of Montgomery. PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES | FOR THE OBSERVER
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre’s (AACT) Jr. Performers, ages 5-12, are bringing their cat-itutdes to the stage to showcase Disney’s “The Artistocats KIDS.” This adaptation of Disney’s animated film is a heartwarming musical adventure filled with jazzy rhythms, lively characters and nonstop feline fun.Set in the enchanting streets of Paris, the story follows Duchess and her three spirited kittens — Marie,...
By Kadie Taylor | The Observer AUBURN — The Depot is celebrating its 10-year anniversary at the end of September, and is using the event as a reason to celebrate its years of menu development and community connection.“Our 10-year anniversary is coming up the week of Sept. 22, which is a Monday,” said Executive Chef, Founder and Part Owner of The Depot, Scott Simpson. “So we’re taking that day, and we’re all coming in and doing some special...
Annual banquet and awards ceremony celebrates first responders BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The 2025 Valor Public Safety Awards were presented Monday night during a dinner honoring the area’s first responders.During the event, presented by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, the Tunnel to Towers Never Forget 9/11 Mobile Exhibit museum curators — John Buckner, Herb Penner, Tony Tomesheski, Douglas Adams, Steve Spellman, William Puckett and...
By Kadie Taylor | The Observer AUBURN — Visit Well Red Second Story on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Java and Juniors event, where moms and caregivers can join together over a cup of coffee.“I think it was really important to find something in person and get moms out of the house, because that's regardless of if you work from home, if you're a stay at home mom or you work out of the house, there's a difference between going to work,...
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This fall, The Observer welcomed Kayleigh Freeman as its new intern. Freeman is a senior at Auburn University double majoring in economics and journalism. She is set to graduate in May 2026.A native of Mobile, Freeman moved to the Auburn-Opelika area in fall 2022 for her freshman year of college. Her talent for reading and writing sparked her interest in journalism, though she was initially unsure of her...
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CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Will O. (Trip) Walton, aka “The Fighter,” has been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world.Walton practices personal injury...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hometime Solutions opened in Opelika in July and provides discount mattresses and furniture for Lee County residents.“It’s exciting,” said Hometime Solutions Owner Willie Moore. “They don’t have a store like...
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This fall, The Observer welcomed Kayleigh Freeman as its new intern. Freeman is a senior at Auburn University double majoring in economics and journalism. She is set to graduate in May 2026.A native of Mobile,...
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