by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Featured
BY JOHN ATKINSON FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — A couple of weeks ago, I asked Scott Besong, a third-generation combat veteran who lives in Auburn, what the nicest thing was that a stranger had ever done to thank him for his service. “Oh, hands down, it’s the way I...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Events
GIS Day celebration planned for Nov. 14CONTRIBUTED BY THECITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The city of Auburn will hold a GIS Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Boykin Community Center Auditorium (400 Boykin St.) in collaboration with the city of...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Spring Villa Lodge, located at 1474 Lee Road 148, in Opelika. The ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m.,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Featured
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Winter Timber Outdoors, a retail store offering high-quality products for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, is open for business. Since its grand opening on Aug. 23, Winter Timber Outdoors has experienced a warm...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Events
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street’s annual Holiday Open House will be held Nov. 9 in downtown Opelika. “We’re excited to kick off the holiday season in downtown Opelika,” said Main Street Director Kelsey Gallahar Sullivan. “This year, we’ve...
