by The Observer Staff | Sep 27, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BYJANIEE RUSH The night of Sept. 15 was much more than just a birthday celebration for new local Christian artist, Janiee Rush. Her debut single “Washed Away” was released to the public, and more than 100 guests gathered at the Auburn Dream Center to hear...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 27, 2023 | Events
PHOTOS BY EDWARD SIKORA / FOR THE OBSERVER Oktoberfest in Auburn saw lots of activities, beer steins and German get-ups to celebrate the momentous occasion. The celebrations were held on Sept. 22 and 23 at the Hey Day Market and Ag Heritage Park,...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 27, 2023 | Community, Education, Featured
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Scenes from Opelika High Theatre Society’s production of “Charlotte’s Web.” The next performances are scheduled for 3 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. Tickets are $10 for...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 27, 2023 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH Traffic is heavy. There is a blind dog in the passenger seat of my vehicle, emitting strange and exotic smells.The dog’s name is Marigold. We call her “Marigold the Magnificent.” Or “Marigold the Marvelous.” Or, if she’s chewing another pair of my...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 27, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column, Featured
BY ANN CIPPERLY An assortment of heritage pumpkins on the porch provides an attractive fall arrangement at the home of Jessica and Adam Nicholson in Opelika’s Camelot subdivision. Jessica loves cooking and enjoys being in the kitchen preparing meals for her large...
