by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Education, Featured
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — For years, the cell phone has been an extension of the modern teenager, a constant connection to their social worlds, entertainment and the wider internet. However, a new state law is redefining the high school...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
OPINION — Whether you are having family and friends over for a relaxing Labor Day dinner or watching football games over the weekend, have an array of scrumptious dishes from easy appetizers to fresh fruit desserts, featuring the season’s best produce.While...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — We were sitting on a plane. Awaiting takeoff. I am convinced that if you live wrongly, if you treat your fellow man poorly, if you are selfish, if you are not a good person, you will die and wake up in Hartsfield-Jackson International...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) is seeking volunteers, mentors and participants to join the 2025-2026 Penguin Project and Penguin Players Program.The Penguin Project was founded 20 years ago by pediatric neurologist Dr. Andy...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 26, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
AUG. 28 — THIRD THURSDAY LITERARY SERIESThe Third Thursday Literary Series will feature local readers Justin Gardiner, Steve Harrison and Ash Parsons at the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities (Pebble Hill, 101 S. Debardeleben St., Auburn)...
