by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Politics
Opelika, Ala. – City of Opelika Ward 2 Council Member Erica Baker- Norris has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small Cities Council. Baker-Norris was appointed to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street has named Red Clay Brewing Company as the 2024 Downtown Business of the Year. The award was presented on Feb. 19 at the State of the City event hosted by the Opelika Chamber.Since opening its doors in...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Schools
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Get ready to lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement for a good cause at the 6th annual Book It for Drake 5K and Fun Run happening on Saturday, March 29, at Town Creek Park in Auburn.Run, walk or simply hang out to help...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Education
ATLANTA — Joshua Bramblett of Auburn was named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List at Georgia State University. To be eligible for this honor, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit. ADELPHI,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Following victories over Enterprise and Dothan, the Auburn High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were one step away from reaching the Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A semifinals and a shot at the state...