by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —The year is 1923. It is the middle of June. You are a kid in a seersucker suit, on your way to a picnic. The weather is hot. Sweltering, actually. Texas can be like a steam bath sometimes.Today is a holiday. At least that’s what everyone is saying. But it’s a...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 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 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council recognized the Opelika Police Department for earning state accreditation and honored student theater mentors from Opelika Community Theatre’s Penguin Project during its regular meeting on June 16. OPD earns...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 16, 2026 | Featured, Sports
Buster Daniel led the Warriors to a 47-19 record and AISA title in six seasons CONTRIBUTED BY LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy head football coach Buster Daniel has stepped down from his role in order to take a position with the Alabama High School...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Community, Featured
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Surrounded by more than 5,000 artifacts, Kylie Hogue, the new executive director of the Museum of East Alabama in Opelika, is planning programs, fun activities and events for the community to become more involved in the...
