by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOING — LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. 6th St., Opelika. EVERY TUESDAY — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe farmers market will be in...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local youth baseball players showcased their skills at the USSSA Alabama All-State Championships in Oxford on June 20-22, with several teams taking home trophies. The Phenix City 8U East team captured the USSSA All-State...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured
Opelika children are helping people in Malawi have clean water with H2Opelika project BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Children across Opelika are working together this summer to help provide safe drinking water to children and families in Malawi through a citywide...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Vulcaflex S.p.A., manufacturer of synthetic leather used in the automotive industry, announced it will open a full-scale manufacturing operation in Auburn representing a total investment of approximately $70 million and the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Supporting nonprofits that serve East Alabama, the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama’s building houses multiple nonprofits and regular events, helping create opportunities for organizations to support community members in...
