by The Observer Staff | Dec 16, 2025 | Education
BY STEVEN STEIFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education reviewed results from the state report card, which showed multiple schools earning an “A” rating and “Most Improved” recognition. Board members also gave Superintendent Mike Howard high...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 16, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY With a towering 12-foot decorated Christmas tree, the mantel embellished with ornaments on a garland, tables set with festive décor and stockings hanging from the staircase, the home of Joy and Bobby Samford is ready for Christmas with their children...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 16, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —The story was told to me by a former deliveryman named John.The Christmas season was the busiest time of year for delivery-persons. Drivers saw a major uptick in workload. This did nothing to improve John’s sunny disposition.At Christmastime, John was about...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 16, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER — DOWNTOWN AUBURN HOLIDAY SEASONThe downtown Auburn–Opelika district transforms into a holiday destination starting in November with lights, decorations and seasonal events running through January. Visit the downtown greenspace and local...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2025 | Featured
The city of Opelika announced the appointment of Johnathan Clifton as the new Chief of Police on Wednesday, Dec. 10. A decorated leader with over 26 years of dedicated service as a law enforcement officer, Clifton brings a wealth of operational expertise, military...
