by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Featured, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — A local physician has proposed opening a pediatric and wellness clinic — a project that would bring a new medical service to downtown Opelika in the former Opelika Chamber of Commerce building, located at 601 Ave. A.During the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Featured
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Sunday, March 1, the Auburn Heritage Association unveiled a new historical marker in front of the Lee County Courthouse.The Lee County Courthouse was built in 1896, and it was the second of its kind. The first was...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Community
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — As the Opelika Public Library announces programs for 2026, leadership is reflecting on 2025 and the community impact provided for locals.“The mission for Opelika Public Library is to empower the community to have fun while they...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Community
Author Sarah Penner shares her journey to writing BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner was the keynote speaker for the Third Annual Opelika Book Festival.The event was held at the Opelika Public Library in the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Sports
By Daniel Schmidt THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Stuart Mills scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth inning before recording an RBI and another run in the sixth, leading Auburn High School to a 6-2 home opener win over Headland High School on Feb. 27. The Tigers...
