by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND REC OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation invites the community to the 73rd Annual Freedom Celebration on Friday, July 3, at the Opelika High School Track. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and promises an evening of patriotic...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY ROBERT WILKINS AUBURN — On June 9, I, Robert Wilkins, officially filed the proper forms to run for mayor of Auburn in the municipal election that will be held in 11 weeks, on Aug. 25.Today marks the dawn of a citizens-first era in our city.For too long,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — The fifth annual Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches (ALSYR) Memorial Children’s Charity Golf Classic was held on Tuesday, June 2, at Saugahatchee Country Club in Opelika.This annual golf tournament is held in honor of the eight children...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Legals
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALJUVENILE -JU-2024-64.02M.R.P.-Born 11-15-2012NOTICE TO: Mara Phillips and any alleged, legal, or unknown father of M.R.P. born on November 15, 2012, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan Alabama. Custody of the minor child was vested...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Obituaries
ROBERT LOUIS RUSSIAN Robert Louis Russian, 62, of Auburn, passed away on June 14, 2026. Robert was born on Oct. 18, 1963, in Montgomery, Alabama to Walter and Mae Russian. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Belinda...
