by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — It was late. I pulled into the campus after seven o’clock to attend my last class of the semester. My last college class. Ever. It was a night class.In America, most self-respecting people my age were finishing supper, settling down to watch “Wheel of...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 2026 | Education
LIVINGSTON, ALABAMA — The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 1,200 outstanding undergraduate students receiving academic honors for the Spring 2026 academic semester.Dean’s ListBailey Brumbeloe of Auburn, majoring in Special EducationMason Hiller of...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 2026 | Obituaries
JaeHee JungJaeHee Jung, a beloved mother and wife, passed away peacefully at the age of 64.Born in Seoul, South Korea, on July 29, 1961, JaeHee lived a full life. A seamstress and tailor by trade, she used her hands and vision to create works of art, from Hasidic...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 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. MONDAYS — Mahjong MondaysIrish Bred Pub will host Mahjong Mondays each...
