by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER AUBURN-OPELIKA — Originally scheduled for Oct. 9, On the Tracks has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, due to inclement weather. Hosted by Opelika Main Street, the annual wine trail will return to downtown Opelika for an evening of wine,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER ALABAMA — Whether you’re shouting “War Eagle” or “Roll Tide,” Alabama recording artist Trevon Williams hopes his newest song will give Alabamians something they can agree on.Williams, who performs under the name Trew The Star, released his new...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — It’s been years since I swam in the Gulf. And I mean really jogged into the surf, hurled myself into the breakers, and let other, much younger swimmers pee on me.At least that’s exactly what the little swimmer next to me was doing. We were both swimming in...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Education
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County Schools lost a net 276.4 students this year, a decline that will cost the district 17 state-funded teacher units, Superintendent Mike Howard told the Board of Education during an Oct. 20 work session.Alabama...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope will host its sixth annual Glow for Epilepsy event Sunday, Nov. 1, bringing families, community organizations and advocates together for an afternoon of education, entertainment and support for individuals...
