by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Featured
Annual banquet and awards ceremony celebrates first responders BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The 2025 Valor Public Safety Awards were presented Monday night during a dinner honoring the area’s first responders.During the event, presented by the Opelika Chamber of...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — How I ended up walking into a sliding glass door in a supermarket is pretty simple. I got a text from my wife. I looked at my phone to read the message and, WHAM! Goodbye nasal cartilage.I’m not surprised this happened, inasmuch as whenever...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Featured
By Kadie Taylor | The Observer AUBURN — Visit Well Red Second Story on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Java and Juniors event, where moms and caregivers can join together over a cup of coffee.“I think it was really important to find something in person and get...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
SEPT. 20 — BREWZLE WHISKEY FESTIVALThe Brewzle Whiskey Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 on Railroad Avenue in downtown Opelika, featuring tastings from more than 25 small distilleries from around the nation along with panel discussions, food trucks, live music...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2025 | Sports
By Ashley Massey | For The Observer OPELIKA — Senior running back Tae Foreman carried Beauregard to a 34-30 victory overSylacauga on Friday night, rushing for 137 yards and three touchdowns in a thrilling matchup atHornet Stadium. Foreman’s late touchdown, combined...
