by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Featured
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Local store owners and consumers of hemp products are bracing for the worst after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a controversial new law earlier this month that reduces availability of such products and is expected to destroy...
by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Featured
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For those experiencing crisis, the comfort or a furry friend can bring light during a dark, distressing time.Auburn Therapy Dogs is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit animal-assisted therapy organization serving East Alabama and...
by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Featured
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER The Depot’s Chef Ben Rosen and Sous Chef Walker Hughes are pictured at the Sweet Grown Alabama Seafood Cook-Off preparing the winning dish, “Alabama Summer,” AUBURN — Chef Ben Rosen of The Depot is this year’s winner of Sweet Grown...
by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Events, Featured
Pro and novice grillers to face off at annual competition BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Rotary Club invites the community to join in the fun at the 11th annual Burger Wars grilling competition this Saturday, May 31, in historic downtown Opelika....
by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Obituaries
MAVIS BELL Mrs. Mavis Bell, 88, of LaFayette, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her residence.She was born May 8, 1937, in Meriwether County, Georgia, to the late Thomas Morgan and the late Della Ross Morgan.Mrs. Bell was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.She retired...
