by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOING LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Public Library seeks community photos for America 250 Timeline project In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the Auburn Public Library invites community members to help tell Auburn’s...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Community, Education
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA EXTENSION AUBURN — Baking has been a lifelong passion for Elizabeth Belcher. “Growing up, we did Saturday morning breakfasts with my grandpa, and he always baked his own bread,” Belcher said. “I think I baked my first cake when I was 7...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEULAH — Matched up against a scrappy Beulah High School squad, Opelika High School’s softball team looked to keep their recent good form alive heading into the postseason. The Lady Bulldogs (7A) did just that, taking down the Lady...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — After Lee-Scott Academy dropped their senior night 6-3 against Wetumpka High School on April 20, head coach Jarrod Cook was not pleased with the effort. Just four days later, his team responded by sweeping Saint James School 4-1...
