Patriot graves stretch across Lee and neighboring counties Publisher’s Note: This article, originally published in Tap Roots by the Genealogical...
Fallen Stars of East Alabama | Part 2
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Community Articles
Community backs Down syndrome-inspired film
BY PRESTON SPARKS AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — A film about believing in the potential of those with differing abilities has found the perfect...
AU Inaugural Top Dog competition showcases Auburn-trained canines and handlers
 BY GATOR KINCAID FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — From busy airports to crowded stadiums, national security and public safety are often reinforced by...
Come home to The Plains
SisterSally5, a retired Auburn University Dog from Auburn University’s Canine Performance Sciences program, served as grand marshal of the 2026...
Think Pink marks 22 years of support, celebration
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — What began as a walk and fundraiser has grown into a communitywide celebration of survivors, families and those...
‘Working 9 to 5’
Opelika neighborhood party raises funds, donations for Exodus Ranch BY SAM VISE | THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Neighbors across Fox Run Village in Opelika...
Jordan-Hare North officially breaks ground
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Auburn University on Sept. 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking of...
News from the Chambers of Commerce, Main Street
Introducing the Opelika Chamber’s 2026-2027 20 Under 40 class CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — Opelika’s 20 Under 40 program is made up...
June soccer friendly had $27 million economic impact
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The June 9 international soccer friendly between Argentina and Iceland generated an estimated $27.2 million...