by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Community, Events
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With the area’s best restaurants serving a variety of scrumptious dishes, the annual Taste of the Town will provide an exciting evening, featuring food and beverages, a silent auction and music on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 to...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — As dawn breaks on Easter morning, sunrise services are held throughout East Alabama to herald in a glorious day of church services and celebrations. Plan to observe the good news of Easter as the main focus for the day. Keep the celebration...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — I have here a letter from a young woman who will remain anonymous. “Sean, I’m in a very rough place — the man I love and was supposed to marry ended our engagement and kicked me out of our shared house unceremoniously. A lot of days, it’s hard to see the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Daniel Schmidt TUSKEGEE — A Montgomery man accused of kidnapping and murdering 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard more than six years ago was found guilty on one count of felony murder and one count of murder on March 19. A jury convicted Ibraheem Yazeed, 36, of the two...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 17, 2026 | Featured, Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Regulations governing the sale, possession and consumption of hemp products are now on the books after the Auburn City Council on March 17 approved a new city ordinance.That 8-1 vote, which saw Ward 5 Council Member Sonny Moreman...
