by The Observer Staff | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council recognized the Opelika Police Department for earning state accreditation and honored student theater mentors from Opelika Community Theatre’s Penguin Project during its regular meeting on June 16. OPD earns...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 16, 2026 | Featured, Sports
Buster Daniel led the Warriors to a 47-19 record and AISA title in six seasons CONTRIBUTED BY LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy head football coach Buster Daniel has stepped down from his role in order to take a position with the Alabama High School...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Surrounded by more than 5,000 artifacts, Kylie Hogue, the new executive director of the Museum of East Alabama in Opelika, is planning programs, fun activities and events for the community to become more involved in the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND REC OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation invites the community to the 73rd Annual Freedom Celebration on Friday, July 3, at the Opelika High School Track. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and promises an evening of patriotic...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY ROBERT WILKINS AUBURN — On June 9, I, Robert Wilkins, officially filed the proper forms to run for mayor of Auburn in the municipal election that will be held in 11 weeks, on Aug. 25.Today marks the dawn of a citizens-first era in our city.For too long,...
