by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – The Auburn City Council on Tuesday gave the city a financial road map for the next two years with its adoption of the biennial budget for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years.That budget was approved by a vote of 7-0. Ward 2...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget during Tuesday night’s meeting.The projected income from sales tax is just over $51 million — a slight increase from fiscal year 2025. The total general fund revenue...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Obituaries
RICHARD ALAN SCHWECKRichard Alan Schweck, age 79, of Opelika, died Sept. 10, 2025, after a long illness with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio, in 1946 to Robert Edward and Elizabeth Harrod Schweck.Richard enjoyed playing all sports, as well as life on...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Featured, Schools
Jasmine Smith was named Opelika High School Homecoming Queen at halftime of the game against Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG) High School of Montgomery. PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES | FOR THE...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Opelika celebrated Homecoming in style last Friday night, overwhelming JAG 59–20 at Bulldog Stadium in a game that showcased depth, discipline and a balanced offensive attack.Junior quarterback Fuller Young, who played the full game against Auburn High the...
