by The Observer Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Featured, Sports
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event series is coming to Opelika on March 11-15. With the path to nationals running through Alabama. Registration is open now on...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Bella’s Bridal is opening a new location in Opelika in the early spring of 2026 — bringing private suites and dedicated stylists to local brides, helping them say “yes” to the dress.“Bella’s offers a carefully curated selection of...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Community
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — UAB Health System recently announced the appointment of Terri Poe, formerly of Opelika, as its inaugural Chief Nursing Executive following a competitive national search.According to the press release from UAB, Poe is a highly...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Column
BY CLIFF MCCOLLUMFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — Admittedly, I may still be a bit confused about what exactly happened last Saturday night in front of the old Auburn Mall. Part of me still suspects I should have kept my mouth shut.However, I do believe that I engaged in a...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Featured
BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — In the winter of 1943, Charlie Plott was in Italy, receiving wine from locals grateful the U.S. soldiers were running “the Germans out of their towns and homes.” He had recently arrived in the country after basic...
