by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY On Valentine’s Day this year, treat your family to one of their favorite meals and serve a scrumptious, homemade dessert. Whether it is a special cake, brownies or cheesecake, homemade desserts prepared with loving hands are a sweet token of...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — I’ve seen her climb a mountain. On her birthday. No joke. I was beside her, praying for God to kill me. When we made it back to earth, she was so overcome with emotion all she could say was, “Sumbitch.”To which I agreed, “Sumbitch.”And then we cried.I won’t...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED BY ACESBY JUSTIN MILLER AUBURN — Have an amazing jam or cheese straw recipe and want to share it with the world? The Alabama Cottage Food Law certification may be for you. This law allows residents to sell certain nonhazardous food items directly from...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 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 9, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BY ACCT AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Young Performers are bringing Neverland to town Feb. 27 through March 7 with performances of “Peter/Wendy,” a lyrical and atmospheric interpretation by Jeremy Bloom of the classic tale of “Peter Pan.”...