by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Eddie Smith has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Alabama City-County Management Association (ACCMA), further strengthening the connection between elected leadership and professional...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
BY ALEXXIA LITTLETONFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The BigHouse Foundation hosted a Support Dinner at the Marriott Grand National on March 26 to raise funds, increase community awareness and share its mission of supporting foster and adoptive families in East Alabama. It...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Community, Events
BY ALI RAUCHPRESIDENT & CEOOPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION — At the Opelika Chamber, our work has always been about building connections.Most people think of that through ribbon cuttings, leadership programs, advocacy, and events. And yes, that’s part of it....
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA STATE PARKS AUBURN — Chewacla State Park is raising the bar for unforgettable gatherings with the grand opening of its brand-new Event Center — an exciting addition designed to bring people together in one of Alabama’s most scenic...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Letter to the Editor
OPINION — Six years after Aniah Blanchard was murdered, the the jury found Ibraheem Yazeed guilty of felony murder and one count for murdering Aniah Blanchard. The jury acquitted Yazeed of capital murder, thus negating the death penalty. State statutes indicate he...
