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...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA —The Ninth Annual Mardi Gras Parade hosted by Krewe de Tigris returns to Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 14, bringing more than 40 floats, dancers and vehicle groups to downtown. This year’s parade features a King and...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — “What scares you most?” was the question asked to members of Mrs. Devonshire’s fourth-grade class. The little hands went up. “AI scares me,” said one boy. Mrs. Devonshire was perplexed. “But you’re only nine years old.” “I’m...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE DREAM DAY FOUNDATION OPELIKA — In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of beloved community, the Dream Day Foundation proudly names The Good Ol’ Boys Social Club as the “2026 Dream Achievers” for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr....
