by The Observer Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Featured
BY SAM VISEFOR THE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — The LaFayette Sun welcomes new assistant editor, Kadie Vick, to the team. Vick graduated from Auburn University this past May with her Bachelor of Arts degree in professional and public writing with a minor in...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2025 | Featured
Business changes hands BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For years, The Bottling Plant has been more than just a building in downtown Opelika — it’s been the backdrop for countless memories, from weddings and concerts to community fundraisers.Now, the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Thank you for the care package, Miss Paula. Thank you for the cute basket of homemade jams with handwritten labels. Do you know how long it’s been since I had mayhaw jelly? A long time.But most importantly, thank you for the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), 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 will feature local produce, baked goods, crafts, live music and story time by the Opelika Public Library....
by The Observer Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Featured
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Roni’s Mac Bar, downtown Auburn’s newest restaurant, officially opened its doors with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 14. Located at 138 N. College St. in Auburn, Roni’s features create-your-own mac and cheese bowls...
