by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY DHR ALABAMA ALABAMA — The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits to eligible children again this summer. Alabama SUN...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — Are you an extrovert or an introvert? According to Google AI, “personality test data show a roughly even divide in the U.S. population with studies indicating about 51% of Americans are introverts, and 49% are extroverts. However, when specifically asked to...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —The sun is lowering over the trees on the horizon, and the sky is lit orange here in Birmingham. The world is filled with daylight. The birds are chattering.Opening day of Major League baseball is here. Hallelujah. Tonight, the Atlanta Braves will face off...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Featured
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Public Library hosted its Fiber & Fabric night Monday, June 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event brought residents of all ages together to hone their crafts and socialize.Since its inception five years ago,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOINGLUNCH 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. 6th St., Opelika. EVERY TUESDAY — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe farmers market will be in...
