by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — Wake up early. Still dark outside. It is 30-odd degrees on Lake Martin and I can’t feel my unmentionables. The 1940s cabin is poorly insulated. You could store Ben & Jerry’s products in the living room. I make coffee. Sit on the couch, wedging...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Events
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Hey Day Market is brightening the Auburn-Opelika community with its third annual Hey Day Holiday starting Nov. 29, with fun, family-friendly events and festive activities — visit Hey Day Holiday this Christmas season to make local...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
When the tornado hit Beauregard in 2019, Carol Clemmons, who had worked with disaster relief organizations, volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse in Opelika. She was so impressed with the outpouring of care and love from the community that Carol realized she wanted to...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Community
BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Collinwood residents continue their Christmas gift to the community with the 58th annual Luminaries on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. Along the candlelit drive, signs display Bible verses and scenes throughout the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Education
BY JAMIE ANDERSONAUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — Auburn University’s Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center will seal its reputation as a top destination for natural resource training in the Southeastern U.S. with the construction of a new 64-bed dormitory. Located in...
