by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 7, Mallorie Ray and Ashton Smith became the new owners of Precious Cargo and Five Little Piggies, opening the doors in downtown Opelika. With five young girls between the two of them, they said seeing the doors...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF LEE COUNYT DISTRICT ATTORNEY LEE COUNTY — Lee County leaders have announced a new collaborative initiative aimed at reducing drug offender recidivism, addressing case backlog and connecting individuals struggling with addiction to...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Legals
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Loachapoka Water Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Construction of Smith Production Well Project No. R114325002 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person from properly...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY WILSON ACES OPELIKA — It is time for backyard chicken owners to flock to Opelika for the two-day Cooptastic conference. Presented by Alabama Extension at Auburn University, the conference features educational content fit for small flock owners of...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 10, 2026 | Column, Opinions
OPINION — There is something powerful about being seen. Not glanced at. Not noticed in passing. But truly seen. In John chapter 4, Jesus meets a woman at a well in Samaria. At first glance, it seems like an ordinary encounter. A tired traveler asks for water. A...
