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 community to champion it. From local investors and businesses to the nationally recognized EAGLES Program in Auburn...

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 four-legged guardians whose training traces back to Auburn University. Auburn, known for its top-ranked veterinary program...

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 Auburn University Homecoming Parade on Sept. 25. Pictured with SisterSally5 is Auburn University Canine Performance Sciences...

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 still fighting breast cancer. This year marks the 22nd annual Think Pink event, set for Thursday, Oct. 10, and...

I’ve been reading toward this trip my whole life

Aug 18, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY ALI RAUCH OPINION — Y’all. I have two Harry Potter tattoos. That is probably all you need to know about me and books. Those...

Alabama-based banking institution ranked sixth in the U.S.

Aug 18, 2026

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, recently announced it was ranked sixth in the...

Sommer joins McShane Construction Company as vice president

Aug 18, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY MCSHANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUBURN — McShane Construction Company announced that Jack Sommer joined the firm’s Southeast Regional...

Boardwalk acquires Sun Self Storage portfolio

Aug 18, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY MERIDIAN STORAGE GROUP EAST ALABAMA — Meridian Storage Group announced that it served as the exclusive advisor and broker to Steve...

United Way of Lee County announces 2026 Day of Caring

Aug 18, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY OPELIKA — United Way of Lee County will host its annual Day of Caring on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing local...

Alabama skin care company expands availability direct to consumer

Aug 18, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Southern Clinical Skincare, a luxury clinical skincare brand headquartered in Florala, Alabama,...

Webb celebrates 90th birthday

Aug 18, 2026

Senior Center Manager (Part-time) Under direction of the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Director and the Area Agency on Aging Director, the Senior...