by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY GROUNDSWELL OPELIKA — The 2025 Rural Renaissance Roadshow will be held in Opelika Nov. 10–12, bringing together more than 200 local leaders from across the nation to focus on rural resilience in energy, food, water and healthy housing systems.Andrew...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY ALDI OPELIKA — For years, ALDI has offered the lowest per-person price on a Thanksgiving meal compared to nationwide retailers. This year, the country’s fastest-growing grocer continues that tradition by offering a Thanksgiving feast for prices even...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Column, 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 intercepted a pass...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
OCT. 30 — CLIVE CARROLL | ACOUSTIC GUITAR MASTERYWorld-class acoustic guitarist Clive Carroll returns to The Sound Wall for an intimate evening of jaw-dropping technique and lyrical storytelling on the guitar. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. OCT. 30 —...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Alabama Rural Ministry is hosting its annual No More Shacks fundraiser from now through Nov 2. ARM will host different events and attractions from Tuesday to Saturday for local students and residents to learn more and...
