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OHS principal earns state’s top honor – State award recognizes Fischer’s leadership

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer received a surprise honor Thursday night at the Opelika football game when she was announced as the AASSP 2025–26 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The recognition, presented by...

Scammers impersonate Opelika Planning Dept. in fraud scheme

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika Planning Department was recently made aware of fraudulent emails being sent to local residents requesting funds be wired on behalf of the department. The city is now warning residents of the scam and how to...

AACT bringing back annual event — A Holiday Walk in the Woods

CONTIRBUTED BY AACT AUBURN — In the spirit of unity and peace, the Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center are bringing back their beloved annual December event, “A Holiday Walk in the Woods,” on Dec. 19 and 20. This special...

Chamber launches 75 Years Strong Campaign, plans new facility

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is excited to share plans for its new Chamber & Community Business Center and celebrate early momentum in its 75 Years Strong capital campaign — a transformational initiative designed...

Hattie B’s to open in Auburn

Nov 18, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BYHATTIE B’S AUBURN — Hattie B's Hot Chicken, the nationally renowned, Nashville-based fast-casual eatery, will open at 121 N. College...

AU Vet researcher recognized for Dachshund study

Nov 18, 2025

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Local canine health researcher and Auburn University professor Dr. Stacey Sullivan has been named one...

Smith continues tradition of annual Mayor’s prayer breakfast

Nov 11, 2025

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Community leaders from Opelika and Auburn gathered at First Baptist Church in Opelika on Nov. 4 to honor and...

Veteran Spotlight | Interviews with Medal of Honor recipients

Nov 11, 2025

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Medal of Honor recipients and World War II veterans kicked off Freedom Fest weekend by meeting with the media...