by The Observer Staff | Mar 30, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
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. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a rotating...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 30, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER WAVERLY — This spring, Standard Deluxe proudly marks a major milestone: the 25th Anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 on its beloved artistic grounds in Waverly, Alabama. What began in 2001...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 25, 2026 | Obituaries
CONNIE M. PRESTONConnie Ann May Preston, 74, of Opelika, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Connie was born in Opelika, the daughter of Andrew Richard May and Minnie Moncus May. She graduated from Beauregard High School and went on to earn...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 24, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — In their first official AISA matchup, Trinity Christian unleashed a barrage of hits and efficient baserunning to claim a 13-7 home victory over The Oaks School to open area play at Bill Harrelson Field on March 23.Anderson...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 24, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — The Beauregard High School and Valley High School soccer teams split a critical 5A Area 7 doubleheader at Ram Stadium on March 19. GirlsElizabeth Gonzalez led the Lady Hornets (3-7-1, 2-0) to a 3-1 victory over the Lady...
