Community Articles

Street Corner Jam brings music to downtown Opelika

BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A new weekly summer music event is set to bring musicians and community members together in downtown Opelika, creating a laid-back space for live performances and connection.The Street Corner Jam, created by Cody Foote and his...

Letter to the Editor: Character Council encourages community to be kind

OPINION — The Envision Opelika Foundation has partnered with the Opelika Character Council since 2007 to emphasize and recognize good character across the community. Local businesses, organizations, city government and schools play key roles in this initiative. Since...

Developers break ground on downtown Auburn student housing project

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — A massive new student housing development rising in the heart of downtown Auburn officially began its race to the finish line with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 15, as the initial site prep came to a close.Athens,...

Watoola Methodist Church to hold 50th barbecue

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Saturday, May 16, the Watoola Methodist Church will hold its 50th annual barbecue from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will have live music in honor of the milestone anniversary. Barbecue plates will feature slow cooked pit...