CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Will O. (Trip) Walton, aka “The Fighter,” has been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America,...
Walton receives Best Lawyers Award
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Community Articles
Hometime Solutions brings affordable furniture to the community
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hometime Solutions opened in Opelika in July and provides discount mattresses and furniture for Lee County...
Observer welcomes new college intern
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This fall, The Observer welcomed Kayleigh Freeman as its new intern. Freeman is a senior at Auburn University...
Remembering victims, honoring heroes of 9/11
Tunnels to Towers traveling exhibit on display at Southern Union CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget...
A community shaken by news of murder at Kiesel Park in Auburn
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER AUBURN — The community expressed shock as news of a the murder of retired Auburn University professor Dr. Julie...
Liberty Mobile Vet makes house calls for pet care
BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Founded in 2022 by Dr. Rachel Kring, Liberty Mobile Veterinary Services provides Auburn-Opelika and...
Baking the world a better place
Gigi’s Cupcakes in Opelika provides cakes to local foster children BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Patrick and Jennifer Cooper have been...
Local author publishes debut children’s book
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Regis Blalock became a first-time chicken owner over a year ago. Little did she know, the...
Police Reports | Week of Sept. 1, 2025
Former Opelika mayoral candidate arrested on a perjury charge BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — Herman Barnes, who ran for mayor in...