by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — Although it doesn’t seem possible, Feb. 18 will mark the fifth anniversary of this column. Six years ago, if anyone had told me one day that I would have a column in The Observer, I would have said, “You’re crazy!” However, this is column number 180 or...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOING — LITTER-ALLY OVER MY EX FUNDRAISERCare Humane Society is hosting the “Litter-ally Over My Ex” fundraiser, a lighthearted campaign allowing supporters to donate $5 per ex to support animal rescue, adoption, education and compassion efforts. Proceeds benefit...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Events
CONTRIBUTED BYSUNDILLA AUBURN — The Rough & Tumble return to Sundilla on Friday, Feb. 6. Showtime at the AUUF located at 450 E. Thach Ave. in Auburn is 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are just $20 and can be found at Spicer’s Music, Ross House Coffee and online at...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — The Opelika Community Theatre is beginning its 11th season with a wide range of immersive theater opportunities designed to serve participants of all ages and abilities, from young children to senior adults. Opelika Community Theatre,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community, Events
BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On Jan. 31 at 3 p.m., Chewacla State Park invited nature enthusiasts to Animal Signs, an interactive and hands-on program that introduced participants to animal signs such as deer antlers, animal tracks, animal scat...