by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Community
Contributed By Lt. Col. Michael McEntyre EAST ALABAMA — The Civil Air Patrol, established Dec. 1, 1941, continues to serve communities nationwide with more than 60,000 volunteers supporting missions that include search and rescue, disaster relief, counterdrug...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column
The author of four children’s books, Kay Whaley enjoys cooking and having family gather at their Auburn home for special occasions. Kay’s husband, Mark, also has a love of cooking that he learned from his father. They are sharing favorite recipes from both sides of...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —I’d say the biggest problem facing this country is typos. Typos are cropping up everywhere. In advertisements, in emails, and even within the very words your reading now.The main reason for this is your phone, which thinks it’s smarter than you. Your phone...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
CONTRIBUTED BY LCLC LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Literacy Coalition served nearly 1,000 individuals in 2025, marking a significant increase in demand for adult literacy services across the community.Organization leaders say the growth reflects both rising need and...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 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...
