by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — The Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) is proud to announce a dynamic, multi-part fundraising campaign in support of its Penguin Project Troupe and Players — an inspiring program that provides performing arts opportunities for individuals...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — “Otis!” says the girl working the fast-food drive-thru window. “Gimme a kiss!” I am in my truck, buying hamburgers. The drive-up cashier’s name is Shawnda. She is a notorious Otis lover. Otis (alleged Labrador) crawls over the steering wheel to greet...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community, Events
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — O Grows is holding a Garden Opening event on April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the garden, located at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika. Join in for a Saturday of planting alongside locals, and bring a plant for the Plant Swap. “We...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOING 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...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD – Beauregard High School has announcedthe resignation of head football coach Shenan Motley. Coach Motley was hired in May 2025 and served one year as head football coach.“We appreciate Coach Motley’s service to Beauregard...
