by The Observer Staff | Aug 3, 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. MONDAYS — Mahjong MondaysIrish Bred Pub will host Mahjong Mondays each...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 29, 2026 | Featured, Politics
Mayor highlights schools, development, public safety, infrastructure and the need to protect Opelika’s character BY MICHELLE KEY AND GATOR KINCAID OPELIKA — Mayor Eddie Smith used his first State of the City address to outline Opelika’s investments in education,...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 29, 2026 | Featured, Politics
City’s first comprehensive zoning rewrite since 1991 is expected to be completed by April 2027 BY MICHELLE KEYPublisher OPELIKA — Opelika residents raised concerns about development density, traffic, neighborhood compatibility, housing affordability, construction...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 29, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — As the summer heat ramped up, Lee County’s high school football teams took to the podium at the Fox Sports The Game High School Football Media Days in Opelika on July 28. The annual event, now held at Opelika First Baptist...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 29, 2026 | Featured
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a proclamation in honor of William “Will” Roberts, son of ALEA SBI Captain Jason Roberts and his wife Brittney. At just 15 years old, Will passed away on Thursday, July 23, following a long and courageous battle...
