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The Depot celebrates 10 years of culinary creativity

By Kadie Taylor | The Observer AUBURN — The Depot is celebrating its 10-year anniversary at the end of September, and is using the event as a reason to celebrate its years of menu development and community connection.“Our 10-year anniversary is coming up the week of...

Heroes honored at Valor Public Safety Awards

Annual banquet and awards ceremony celebrates first responders BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The 2025 Valor Public Safety Awards were presented Monday night during a dinner honoring the area’s first responders.During the event, presented by the Opelika Chamber of...

Java and Juniors joins caffeine and conversation

By Kadie Taylor | The Observer AUBURN — Visit Well Red Second Story on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Java and Juniors event, where moms and caregivers can join together over a cup of coffee.“I think it was really important to find something in person and get...

Observer welcomes new college intern

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This fall, The Observer welcomed Kayleigh Freeman as its new intern. Freeman is a senior at Auburn University double majoring in economics and journalism. She is set to graduate in May 2026.A native of Mobile, Freeman moved to the...

‘Advice for My Son’ is newest theme for local zine

Feb 11, 2025

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In recent years, there has been a rise in “zines,” which are mini magazines that can be made by...

Black History Month at AU includes visit by prominent poet

Feb 11, 2025

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, author Claudia Rankine made her way to Auburn University for some reading events put on by...

Opelika Book Festival offers chance to meet authors | Event to feature author stage, book fair, writer workshops and keynote address

Feb 11, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in...