by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Community
Introducing the Opelika Chamber’s 2026-2027 20 Under 40 class CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — Opelika’s 20 Under 40 program is made up of 20 outstanding people under the age of 40 who live in Opelika, love Opelika and have a vested interest in shaping the...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Community, Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The June 9 international soccer friendly between Argentina and Iceland generated an estimated $27.2 million in total economic impact for Lee County, according to an Auburn University Athletic Department report released on Sept....
by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Opinions
As left-wing populists gain momentum, we must remember the late author’s writings OPINION — Capitalism has done more to lift people en masse out of poverty and to enhance the lives of all of us than anything else has. DSA wants to destroy it. Even...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission approved several items during its Sept. 14 meeting but tabled a proposed subdivision plat after nearby residents raised concerns about wells, septic systems, road conditions and the impact of additional...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY PACK AND TROOP 858 OPELIKA — Pack and Troop 858 from Opelika spent the night of Saturday, Sept. 12, living aboard the Battleship USS ALABAMA in Mobile. Led by leaders of the Pack and Troop, the members learned about a “battlewagon” in World War II. The...
