by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Education, Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School named the 2026 Mr. OHS, Titus Elliott, and Miss OHS, Blakely Parrish, a March 1 competition. Mr. and Miss OHS competed for the title during their junior year and represent the school during their senior year...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — According to AI on Google, “based on academic calendars from that era, Auburn University students began classes for the Fall Quarter of 1983 on Monday, Sept. 19, 1983.” That year, I was 20 at the time, and I was one of those Auburn students. I was a...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Grillers across the region are invited to take part in one of downtown Opelika’s most anticipated summer events. The 12th Annual Burger Wars returns Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m., bringing together local flavor and friendly...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — The Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) is proud to announce a dynamic, multi-part fundraising campaign in support of its Penguin Project Troupe and Players — an inspiring program that provides performing arts opportunities for individuals...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — “Otis!” says the girl working the fast-food drive-thru window. “Gimme a kiss!” I am in my truck, buying hamburgers. The drive-up cashier’s name is Shawnda. She is a notorious Otis lover. Otis (alleged Labrador) crawls over the steering wheel to greet...
