by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
NOV.-DEC. 2025 — DOWNTOWN AUBURN HOLIDAY SEASONThe downtown Auburn–Opelika district transforms into a holiday destination starting in November with lights, decorations and seasonal events running through January. Visit the downtown greenspace and local businesses for...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — KAILUA, Hawaii — It’s dark outside. It’s late. Or is it early? Hard to remember. Been a long day.Here she comes. Jogging. People are cheering. They should be. She just finished swimming 2.4 miles, pedaling 112 miles and running 26 miles.With finish line in...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLORFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Veteran, James “Jimbo” Arnold Jr. is living proof that it is never too late to learn. After serving in the Army for 20 years, the retired sergeant first class is now pursuing his bachelor’s in electrical and computer...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — After a string of losses defined by offensive struggles, the Auburn Tigers (4-4, 1-4 SEC) finally broke through Saturday, defeating Arkansas (2-6, 0-4) 33–24 — not with offensive fireworks, but with defensive grit.The...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika’s postseason hopes were hanging by a thread Friday night at Bulldog Stadium — until senior defensive back Braiden Howard flipped the script.The Bulldogs were trailing 14-7 in the second half against Carver-Montgomery, when Howard...
