by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA RETAIL ASSOCIATION AUBURN — The Alabama Retail Association has named Jessica Pittman, owner of J. Pittman Interiors in Auburn, as the 2026 Emerging Retailer of the Year “Gee Award” winner. Pittman launched her interior design business four and a...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BYHEY DAY MARKET AUBURN — Hey Day Market’s annual Hey Day Holiday experience is continuing its tradition of ringing in the winter season with a festive lineup of holiday fun. This November and December, destinations including Hey Day Market, The Laurel...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Featured, Politics
Existing bridge on South Gay Street cannot support fire trucks and other heavy vehicles BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — An aging bridge on South Gay Street near Town Creek Park is too weak for Auburn’s fire trucks to cross. Now, the city is moving to address...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Column
OPINION — Most of us have a pretty clear picture in our minds when we hear the word “king.” We think of crowns, thrones, armies and power. We imagine someone surrounded by guards, protected by wealth and recognized by everyone around him as a person of...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — We spend a great deal of our time waiting. We wait in line. We wait for a check. We wait for the kids to finish practicing for and playing games. We wait for a raise. We wait, and wait, and wait.In many situations we take a number and wait for our number to...
