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...
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...
