by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —I am in the backseat of our van, sitting in a tiny, hollowed-out cavern of stuff.We [were] traveling to Tennessee and Kentucky [last] weekend where I [performed] my one-man shipwreck.So anyway, my wife is driving. My cousin Randa is in the passenger seat. And...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Community
A Lee County resident and retired Auburn police officer recently marked the Fourth of July by reflecting on the military service and sacrifices of several generations of his family. Joe Stroud said his sixth great-grandfather, William Hampton Stroud, and three of his...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — This July, Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) invites the community to experience mystery, music and unforgettable live theatre with two exciting events that showcase the creativity and talent our community has come to expect over the past 11...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOING — LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. 6th St., Opelika. EVERY TUESDAY — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe farmers market will be in...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 6, 2026 | Sports
BY ED SIKORAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Ultimate Frisbee of Opelika (UFO) Summer League, a fun adult league put together by Opelika Parks and Recreation at the new Floral Park, has become very popular.According to League Commissioner Reid Thackerson, the program...
