BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Little Tiger fans are invited to the Creative Cubs program at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine...
Creative Cubs roar back to The Jule for 2025
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‘Advice for My Son’ is newest theme for local zine
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
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
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in...
Opelika Chamber welcomes three new team members
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce introduced three new professionals joining its team, each bringing unique...
OCS Board recognizes 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year
CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — At its regular board meeting on Jan. 28, the Opelika City Schools Board of Education recognized 2024-25 Teachers of the...
Sara Kate Speakman wins fitness scholarship, Spirit Award at state DYW pageant
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Sara Kate Speakman, a senior at Lee-Scott Academy and the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee...
‘Goat Yoga’ offers a unique fitness opportunity
BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Looking for a workout that blends relaxation, exercise and… farm animals? An upcoming local event...
Neighborhood honors mailman retiring after 30 years
Residents at Shiloh Senior Apartments honored their long-time letter carrier, David Edwards, upon his retirement after 30 years of service with the...