by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYCONTINENTAL PROPERTIESOPELIKA — Continental Properties, a leading national developer, owner and operator of suburban rental housing, announced the groundbreaking of Springs at Opelika, a new 252-home apartment community located at Gateway Drive and Capps...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN-OPELIKATOURISM AUBURN — Perch Jewelry Studio is now open in downtown Auburn, inviting visitors to gather, create and explore their creativity through hands-on jewelry making, custom designs and a thoughtfully curated retail experience.Founded by...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump truck fleet, along with a one-time longevity bonus for eligible county retirees, during its Aug. 10 meeting.County...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Featured, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICEOF GOV. KAY IVEY PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s Education Savings Account program. Parents John and Cecily Yearby have five children: Johnna (23),...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Opinions
BY ALI RAUCHCEO OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION — Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of ordinary people signed an extraordinary document. They weren’t perfect. They didn’t have all the answers. But they believed the future of America was worth building.Now,...
