Seven years of songs, seven unforgettable weekends We hope you enjoy this slidesow of photos from the 2026 Opelika Songwriter's Festival
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Lee County Sheriff’s Office to host Gun Safety for Parents class
CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — On April 30, Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is hosting a new Gun Safety for Parents course as part of its...
Vet Fest 2026 welcomes community for free family fun
CONTRIBUTED BY BY COLBY MACLIN | AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — Vet Fest, a family-friendly event hosted by Auburn University’s College of Veterinary...
Auburn Area Community Theatre brings Broadway to town with special addition to its 21st season — a “Brilliant” one-man show
CONTRIBUTED BY AACT AUBURN — Running for four performances for one weekend only, Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) is excited to present a...
Auburn Floral Trail, Opelika Azalea Trail in full bloom
BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN-OPELIKA — From winding neighborhood streets lined with azaleas to canopies of blooming cherry and dogwood trees, Auburn and...
Standard Deluxe celebrates 25 Years of the Old 280 Boogie
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER WAVERLY — This spring, Standard Deluxe proudly marks a major milestone: the 25th Anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie,...
Every step for freedom, Second Annual Warriors for Freedom 5K
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy Squared [Worthy2], an organization advocating for those exploited by commercial sex or sex trafficking,...
Alabama to Host Sweet Home 250 Semiquincentennial Festival
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTEVALLO — The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL) will present Sweet Home 250 — Where Freedom Feels...