by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY WILSON | ACES AUBURN UNIVERSITY — In the heart of downtown Linden, Alabama, a once-vacant lot has been transformed into a beautiful public space called The Terrace. Featuring colorful painted murals, picnic tables and strings of lights, the...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — For community members looking to pursue a new hobby, athletic activity or engage in seasonal events, Opelika and Auburn Parks and Recreation, respectively, offer a variety of programs and events for locals, and have each...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street leadership released the 2025 Annual Report, showing the growth of the organization and the support it provided to local businesses throughout last year. “Our strategies or objectives for 2025 were to...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn ranked No. 10 on the Milken Institute’s list of the 2026 Best-Performing Small Cities, which tracked the relative performance of 411 metropolitan areas across the United States. Auburn was the highest-ranked small Alabama...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
The AMC Classic Auburn 14 at 2111 E. University Drive now sits closed after permanently shutting down operations, leaving moviegoers across Auburn reflecting on nearly three decades of shared experiences inside its auditoriums. From family outings to opening-night...
