by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — A major development in north Auburn cleared some of its final regulatory hurdles after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of annexations and zoning ordinances.That project, known as The Foundry at North College,...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — Don’t shoot the messenger. But in America, one third of children have never handwritten a letter. And it’s not just kids. Nearly 40% of adult Americans haven’t written a letter in the last five years, while 43% of Millennials have never sent a letter...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Community
By Alexxia Littleton FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Wild Wing Cafe will re-open its doors under new management, bringing a fresh perspective and endless finger foods to Opelika. Music, food and fun are all in store as this restaurant makes its way back into the hearts of...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
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. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a rotating...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Community
BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local law enforcement leaders met with the Lee County community Monday, March 2, to answer questions and discuss ways law enforcement and members of the community can work together to combat crime.The event was held at Christ...