by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Education
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday, Aug. 4, to authorize more than $241.8 million in debt for construction of a second public high school and other school facilities, giving final approval to the largest single financing in...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Featured, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKAOPELIKA — The city of Opelika is excited to announce the launch of a new website, refreshed city brand and enhanced resident communication service as part of its continued commitment to keeping the community informed, engaged and...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street proudly recognized four outstanding downtown businesses during its inaugural Downtown Awards Social, a new annual event created to celebrate the people and businesses that make Historic Downtown Opelika a...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Featured
BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — Auburn University engineering student Andrew Hamner recently won $50,000 while competing on FOX’s “The 1% Club,” hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale.The episode was filmed in Fayetteville, Georgia, in December 2025 and aired July...
