by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Schools, Sports
BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Aug. 7, the Opelika Public Library revealed its newest pop-up exhibit: “100 games. One Rivalry. A History of Opelika vs. Auburn Football.”The exhibit, which commemorates the upcoming 100th matchup between Opelika High...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Education
BY MARY WILSON, ACES EAST ALABAMA — A new school year always brings opportunities for adjustments. This year, Alabama public school students, staff and parents must adjust to a new law that bans wireless devices from classrooms. That includes cell phones, smart...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2025/2026,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOING TUESDAYS — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe O Grows Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The market features local produce, baked goods, crafts, live music and story time by the Opelika Public Library....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — I don’t know what to do about AI.Humanoid robots. Automated cars. Augmented reality smart-glasses. Smart dishwashers. Robotic surgeons. And what about the weird AI images all over my newsfeed? Where are these freaky AI pictures coming from?A masterfully...
