by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
JAN. 30 — NIGEL WEARNENigel Wearne, winner of the 2025 Telluride Blues Challenge, performs at The Sound Wall in Opelika. Wearne’s music blends blues, cinematic jazz and sharp storytelling. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA COMMUNITY THEATRE OPELIKA — The fourth annual Black History Showcase will be presented the weekend of Feb. 20 and hosted at Opelika Community Theatre, located at 1220 Fox Run Ave., Suite 216, in the USA Town Center.The showcase is presented by...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2026 | Obituaries
Philip James Messing, born on Dec. 14, 1957 passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026, under the loving and gentle care of his family and hospice. Phil is preceded in death by his father Edward Messing. He is survived by his Mother Marjorie Messing of Minden...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — New rules governing non-vehicular transportation are coming to Auburn after the City Council on Jan. 20 approved changes to the city ordinance.Those changes define and govern “multi-use paths,” which are popular with...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Less than six days after a fire damaged one Opelika child care center, the Opelika Fire Department was called to a second facility late Monday night prompting investigators to examine whether the incidents are connected. As a result of the...
