by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — The middle of the night. The rural Alabama countryside was lit by the glow of the full moon.In most major U.S. cities, tens of thousands were holding protests and demonstrations. In Washington D.C., throngs lined the streets. In New York and Los Angeles, it...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column
As a woman of strong faith, Lee King is a dedicated mother who homeschools and has a love of cooking for her family, as well as offering hospitality. She and her husband, Kyle, have four children, one biological, and three adopted from foster care. Lee is sharing her...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOINGLUNCH 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...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA FAMILY COURT DIVISION – CASE NO.: DR-2026-900064.00NATALIE STOWES,Plaintiff,vs. MARCUS STOWES, Defendant.NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTIONMARCUS STOWES, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer NATALIE STOWES’ petition for...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA, AL — On Tuesday, May 5, the Opelika Police Department, in coordination with forensic experts, exhumed the remains of an unidentified homicide victim from Evergreen Cemetery. The exhumation is part of a renewed effort...
