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History is brewing: Opelika Main Street announces inaugural Downtown Opelika Coffee Crawl

CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Get ready to sip, stroll and support local. Opelika Main Street is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever Downtown Opelika Coffee Crawl, taking place on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This inaugural...

Letter to the Editor: Pens rebuttal

OPINION — I am writing to address several serious inaccuracies in Stephanie Smith’s Feb. 5, 2026 article about the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). The claims that the AHSAA “operates in the shadows,” lacks accountability or uses its rules to...

Red Clay taps new owners

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After an announcement at the beginning of 2026 that Red Clay Brewing Company would be closing and taking the first three months of the year to sell stocked brews, the community expressed excitement online after Chris Hutchison...

Golf tournament raises money for ABLE movie

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Locals gathered at the Auburn University Golf Club on March 2 for the ABLE Invitational Golf Tournament, a community fundraiser supporting the upcoming feature film ABLE, set to begin production in the Auburn-Opelika area in 2026....

Maria Jewelers holds second annual First Responders Appreciation Sale

Maria Jewelers holds second annual First Responders Appreciation Sale

Dec 9, 2025

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Maria Jewelers is holding its second annual First Responders Weekend Appreciation Sale from Dec. 12-13 and...

Six shows, one big milestone

Six shows, one big milestone

Dec 9, 2025

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a...

OPD Chief announces intent to retire in 2026

Dec 8, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA After 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Opelika, Police Chief Shane Healey has announced he will...

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Dec 2, 2025

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As a kickoff for the upcoming Empty Bowls event, the Rocky Brook Potters are holding 12 Days of Christmas...

Auburn introduces Golesh as 33rd head football coach

Auburn introduces Golesh as 33rd head football coach

Dec 2, 2025

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Before Alex Golesh walked into Jordan-Hare Stadium to be named Auburn University’s 33rd head football coach,...

AU hoping for a fresh start with Alex Golesh

AU hoping for a fresh start with Alex Golesh

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURNUNIVERSITY AUBURN — Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn...

Commission recognizes students

Commission recognizes students

Dec 2, 2025

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Several Smiths Station High School students were recently recognized for outstanding achievements across...

Three Sixty welcomes The Dwell Team

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THREE SIXTY REAL ESTATE AUBURN — Three Sixty Real Estate is pleased to welcome realtors Lana McCurdy and Adrien Helms to its East...

Three Sixty Real Estate unveils new brand identity

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY THREE SIXTY REAL ESTATE AUBURN — Three Sixty Real Estate, a trusted name in Alabama real estate for more than fifteen years, recently...

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