by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Featured, Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Sept. 1 Auburn City Council meeting abruptly ended nearly two hours after it began amid finger-pointing over who was to blame for the fallout surrounding the redevelopment of two aging apartment complexes.Two weeks after...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Featured, Politics
Owner closes store ahead of decision BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget and revoked the business license of Top Shelf Alternatives during its Sept. 1 meeting. Top Shelf license revokedThe council held...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Sports
BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Christian Athletics remained undefeated, traveling to Georgia and defeating Baker County High School 66-46 in an offensive shootout on Friday, Aug. 28.The Patriots improved to 3-0 on the season behind another explosive...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Opelika High School won a thrilling shootout over Lee-Scott Academy on Aug. 31, winning 3-2 at Samford Gymnasium.The Lady Bulldogs (2-2) won the second, third and fifth sets 25-21, 25-8 and 15-5, respectively, while the Lady...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA — Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday, Aug. 25, announced the activation of a statewide notification system to more quickly alert the public in the event of floods and other disasters. The action follows the governor’s Jan. 13,...
