East Alabama Arts announces reimagined 2026-27 Performance Series
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — East Alabama Arts has announced its 2026-27 Performance Series, featuring a new lineup, expanded educational programming and pa...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
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OHS, Samford Cannon Foundation encourage student philanthropy
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The Philanthropy 2026 Luncheon was hosted at the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama on June 18. Sponsored by the S...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Profiles Of Valor: COL Robert Howard (USA)
Robert Lewis Howard was a native of Opelika, Al. When he was a child, his father, Charles, and an uncle were drafted into World War II, both becoming paratro...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Kylie Hogue is new director of the Museum of East Alabama
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Surrounded by more than 5,000 artifacts, Kylie Hogue, the new executive director of the Museum of East Alabama in...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Vise returns to Key Media as editor of The LaFayette Sun
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF EAST ALABAMA — Key Media has announced the return of former intern and freelance reporter Sam Vise as editor of The LaFayette Sun.Ori...
Jul 15, 2026Open source
Ultimate Frisbee at Floral Park | Photos by Ed Sikora
Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Search SearchSearch Recent Posts Ultimate Frisbee at Floral Park | Photos by Ed Sikora Lee-Scott promotes Ozment...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Alabama, Auburn release joint statement opposing Protect College Sports Act
Auburn University and the University of Alabama released a joint statement Monday in opposition to the Protect College Sports Act.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Auburn University trustees dissolve faculty senate, take more direct curricula control
Auburn’s decision came a few months after the Alabama Legislature passed HB 580 putting limits on the powers of faculty senates.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Auburn grad who just landed dream job allegedly shot and killed by boyfriend's father in Alabama
An Alabama man is facing charges two months after allegedly shooting his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, who was a recent Auburn University graduate and had ju...
May 17, 2026Open source
Testing the berry best: Auburn scientists evaluate strawberries for Alabama fields
A beautiful, juicy strawberry comes from more than just luck — it’s the product of thoughtful breeding and attentive management. That’s why researchers...
May 6, 2026Open source
Alabama, Auburn, and Samford basketball to play in 2026 Ballin in Boutwell event
2026 will mark the first year that Ballin in Boutwell will host five games and a youth basketball showcase.
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Auburn launches free 24/7 cyber monitoring for Alabama cities
More than a third of local government agencies across the country were hit by ransomware last year — and cybersecurity leaders say many small towns are esp...
Jul 14, 2026Open source
Academic excellence suffers when Alabama college leaders shrink from fights
The official reason Auburn’s Board of Trustees dissolved its faculty senate and took power over curricula? To “advance academic quality, transparency, co...
Jul 13, 2026Open source
Auburn launches free 24/7 cyber monitoring for Alabama cities
More than a third of local government agencies across the country were hit by ransomware last year — and cybersecurity leaders say many small towns are esp...
Jul 11, 2026Open source
Alex Golesh inherits Auburn rebuild and one old question: How long to beat Alabama?
How long will it take to beat Alabama? The question was designed to test Auburn's new head coach, Alex Golesh, and perhaps catch him off guard.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Italian manufacturer Vulcaflex announces $70M investment in Auburn
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Vulcaflex S.p.A., manufacturer of synthetic leather used in the automotive industry, announced it will open a fu...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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Lawsuit: Months of Disturbing Conversations with ChatGPT Led to Woman’s Suicide by Walking into Traffic
The family of a 29-year-old Alabama woman who died in June 2025 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company's ChatGPT chatbot man...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
UPDATE: Road re-opened: ALEA announces road closure in Monroe County Sunday morning
EVERGREEN, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, says a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, has...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard W...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Lawsuit: Months of Disturbing Conversations with ChatGPT Led to Woman’s Suicide by Walking into Traffic
The family of a 29-year-old Alabama woman who died in June 2025 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company's ChatGPT chatbot man...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
UPDATE: Road re-opened: ALEA announces road closure in Monroe County Sunday morning
EVERGREEN, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, says a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, has...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard W...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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