by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Community
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — As the Opelika Public Library announces programs for 2026, leadership is reflecting on 2025 and the community impact provided for locals.“The mission for Opelika Public Library is to empower the community to have fun while they...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Community
Author Sarah Penner shares her journey to writing BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner was the keynote speaker for the Third Annual Opelika Book Festival.The event was held at the Opelika Public Library in the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Sports
By Daniel Schmidt THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Stuart Mills scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth inning before recording an RBI and another run in the sixth, leading Auburn High School to a 6-2 home opener win over Headland High School on Feb. 27. The Tigers...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Sports
By Daniel Schmidt THE OBSERVER BEULAH — The Beauregard High School girls’ and boys’ soccer teams both earned convincing road victories over Beulah High School on Feb. 26. The Lady Hornets (1-3) scored three goals in the opening 12 minutes to coast to a 10-0 win over...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local business and government leaders gathered together on Tuesday morning for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the indoor practice facility on the campus of Auburn University. Guests were treated to a...
