by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Events
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre will open its 2026 season with the Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten,” beginning Friday, Jan. 16, and running through Sunday, Jan. 25. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Fridays, with matinee-only...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Featured
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — When Jonathan Chandler received the call, he had to pray over what would be a tough decision. He had taken the head football coaching job at Montgomery Catholic less than a year ago, and his young family loved the community...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHIMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In a brief meeting on Jan. 6, the Auburn City Council addressed several items of business: The council announced an opening on the Cemetery Advisory Board. That term will begin upon appointment and end on Dec. 31, 2030. The...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Featured, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — During Opelika City Council’s meeting on Tuesday night, the council approved a resolution authorizing an engagement letter with Gordon, Dana & Gilmore LLC for professional services related to a variance or nonconforming use for...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE, ALABAMACase No.: CV-2025-900026.00SMITH JEREMY. Plaintiff’s,vs.PATRICIA PINKERTON AND ONEPARCEL OF LAND,Defendants.Any person having a claim to the following described property located in Lee County, Alabama must answer a complaint to...
