by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
When the tornado hit Beauregard in 2019, Carol Clemmons, who had worked with disaster relief organizations, volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse in Opelika. She was so impressed with the outpouring of care and love from the community that Carol realized she wanted to...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Community
BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Collinwood residents continue their Christmas gift to the community with the 58th annual Luminaries on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. Along the candlelit drive, signs display Bible verses and scenes throughout the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Education
BY JAMIE ANDERSONAUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — Auburn University’s Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center will seal its reputation as a top destination for natural resource training in the Southeastern U.S. with the construction of a new 64-bed dormitory. Located in...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Education
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn School Board held their November meeting on Monday, Nov. 24 and Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring announced Auburn City Schools received an A on its report card. “I want to share with you that Auburn City Schools...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Members of the Class of 2025 Chancellor’s Awards from Southern Union State Community College were recognized during the Alabama Community College Association Conference Nov. 23 in Montgomery. Each member of the Class of 2025 must have...
