by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY ALBBAA LEE COUNTY — Jacks Benton, a 5-year-old hunter from the Salem community in Lee County, squeezed the trigger on his .243 Remington rifle to fire at the buck standing about 40 yards away.The 10-point buck didn’t run.“No, he flopped,” Jacks...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY AARP FOUNDATION EAST ALABAMA — AARP The Magazine recognized the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® Awards, celebrating 2024’s standout films and TV shows that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience.For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ernie Rains has announced his candidacy for the Opelika City Council, running on a pro-small business agenda.According to a press release, Rains cited his experiences as owner of Rock ‘N Roll Pinball and The Jailhouse as...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY,PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission held a public hearing pertaining to the Lee County Solid Waste Management Plan during Monday night’s meeting. Following the hearing, the commission voted to table the agenda item in order to allow more...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events, Featured
Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading northward from Mobile and New Orleans, and this weekend offers the chance to enjoy the festivities locally.Mardi Gras means...
