by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — In this column, I have explained many times how much I dislike cooking but love eating.Also, I have shared my cooking catastrophes such as setting the stove eye on fire and grabbing an iron skillet’s handle, which was still very hot. At least on the latter...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The Philanthropy 2026 Luncheon was hosted at the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama on June 18. Sponsored by the Samford Cannon Foundation, Philanthropy 101 is a three-week summer program for rising seniors at Opelika High...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — An Opelika family’s story of escape, acceptance and new beginnings is reaching a new audience this month through a professional production of “We’ll Meet Again: A New American Musical.”The musical is inspired by the life of Heinz...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —The year is 1923. It is the middle of June. You are a kid in a seersucker suit, on your way to a picnic. The weather is hot. Sweltering, actually. Texas can be like a steam bath sometimes.Today is a holiday. At least that’s what everyone is saying. But it’s a...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 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. 6th St., Opelika. EVERY TUESDAY — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe farmers market will be in...
