by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Opelika held a Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace on Jan. 29. Many prayed, read poems and led songs to help attendees process feelings regarding current events. Candy Williams welcomed the audience...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 31, 2026 | Featured, Obituaries
Opelika is mourning the loss of two of its beloved World War II veterans this past week. Walter Dorsey, age 98, passed away on Jan. 25 and Orrin “Boody” Brown, age 105, died Wednesday, Jan. 28. Obituaries and information on their funeral services are...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Featured, Politics
Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more OPELIKA -The Opelika City Council will consider a proposed one-yearPlanning moratorium at its Feb. 3, meeting as part of a proactiveeffort to evaluate the city’s rapid residential growth and ensure...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Community, Education, Featured
BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime Opelika leader and businessman Gary Fuller.A native of Dadeville,...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Locals gathered for a protest on Toomer’s Corner the night of Jan. 25, responding to the death of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti after federal agents shot him in Minneapolis earlier that day.“The group that organized this is...
