by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —The sun is lowering over the trees on the horizon, and the sky is lit orange here in Birmingham. The world is filled with daylight. The birds are chattering.Opening day of Major League baseball is here. Hallelujah. Tonight, the Atlanta Braves will face off...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Featured
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Public Library hosted its Fiber & Fabric night Monday, June 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event brought residents of all ages together to hone their crafts and socialize.Since its inception five years ago,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOINGLUNCH 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. EVERY TUESDAY — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe farmers market will be in...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 2, 2026 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — A substantial drainage infrastructure project expected to disrupt nearby residents will move forward after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a $1.52 million construction contract.The project, to be performed by JLD...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 2, 2026 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council on Tuesday approved a series of expenditures and agreements, including a $688,879 purchase of Tasers and related equipment for the Opelika Police Department and a $1.22 million contract for improvements to...
