by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This summer, Chloe Floyd of Opelika will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, National Youth Leadership Forum’s Medicine and Healthcare...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Education
BIRMINGHAM — A total of 72 Auburn student-athletes earned selection to the 2026 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced Tuesday.The 2026 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll includes the sports of baseball, golf, softball, tennis and track &...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — As I’ve often mentioned in this column, Southern cooking is my favorite food of all.Barbara Patton, my sweet Mama (but not the former mayor of Opelika), and Pearl Coker Patton and Vivian Brooks McEachern Adamson, my grandmothers, were outstanding Southern...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — East Alabama Arts has announced its 2026-27 Performance Series, featuring a new lineup, expanded educational programming and partnerships with Opelika City Schools, the Opelika High School Theatre Society and Southern Union State Community...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) will kick off its 2026-27 season Aug. 7 through 16 with “The Spitfire Grill,” a heartwarming American musical by James Valcq and Fred Alley, based on the 1996 film of the same name.Set in the...
