by The Observer Staff | Oct 22, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
With scarlet, orange and yellow hues on foliage and an abundance of apples in the markets, autumn is a favorite time of year. After a long, hot summer, everyone welcomes warm, freshly-baked pies, breads, cakes and other apple treats. For some in our area, fall is also...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 22, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
October 26 | 4:00 pm CDTOpelika Center for the Performing ArtsPlease note this message just received from the US Army Field Band.“Due to a lack of government appropriations, this event by The United States Army Field Band has been canceled.East Alabama Arts look...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — For the second time in as many meetings, the Auburn City Council on Oct. 21 postponed a series of votes that would determine the future of a massive mixed-use development on the city’s northern outskirts.Now, the future of...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Featured, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council rejected two proposed amendments to the city’s bed-and-breakfast ordinance Tuesday night.Up for consideration were two different but similar proposed amendments — one considered “less restrictive” and the...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER EAST ALABAMA — The race for Alabama’s District 38 special primary election, held Tuesday, Oct. 21, is headed to a runoff between Garrett Dixon and Kristin Nelson.Dixon received 224 votes (15.65%) in Chambers County and 650 votes (54.39%) in...
