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CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — CKR Solar & Storage has been recognized as the top residential solar contractor in Alabama in Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors rankings.The Tampa Bay-bas...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Local youth will take the stage this weekend for “Opelika’s Got Talent,” a youth talent showcase presented by WWAPLika Walking With A Purpose.The free, family-friendly eve...
ONGOING — LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. 6th St., Opelika. MOND...
BY ED SIKORAFOR THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY — “Play ball,” screamed the honorary bat kid as the Montgomery Biscuits took the field for their showdown with the Birmingham Barons at Riverfront Stadium in dow...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Three area basketball players tested themselves against top-tier competition at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s North-South All-Star Games on Jul...
BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — Auburn-based visual artist Jeff Schmuki has been named the 2026 Alabama Fellow for Visual Arts through South Arts’ Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts program....
Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Search SearchSearch Recent Posts Ultimate Frisbee at Floral Park Mixed-use development approved for south Auburn Opelika approves tax abatements for Channing Stree...
CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — As Opelika Community Theatre prepares to celebrate 11 years of serving the Greater Opelika-Auburn community, the organization is inviting past and present members, volunteers,...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn High School named Francois Bosman, a longtime fixture in the city’s tennis community, as its next head boys’ tennis coach on July 15.Bosman steps into the...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — For nearly her entire childhood, Ally Cadenhead lived in the stands or on the sidelines of Warriors Stadium in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania.After a lifetime of soa...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVEROPELIKA — After Opelika Middle School disbanded its softball team earlier this year, a void was left behind for area girls who play the sport.After many of those players found...
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER WAVERLY — Research shows that adult women benefit cognitively, physiologically and spiritually from experiences with horses. Equestrian Chanoah Orr has launched a new business, B...
CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY OPELIKA — United Way of Lee County announced that it will host more than 200 volunteers for its annual Campaign Kickoff event on July 30. This signature event launch...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the past 19 years, Oscar Penn has spent the first Tuesday in August trying to help connect his neighbors back into their community.This year, he wants to do some...
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co. during Tuesday night’s meeting. Channing Street Copper Co. plans to establish a manufact...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of rezonings for a dense new mixed-use development in south Auburn.The development, known as The Lexington, will...
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to approve Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and Austin Bayles to the E-911 Communications District Board after the...
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Two Auburn sixth grade students were recently honored for their creativity and ingenuity at the 11th annual RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, powered by The Henr...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Ashley Anderson’s love affair with basketball has taken her all over the world.Although she got her start in Alabama, her career has taken her to Alaska, China...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Before the hot summer sun ever had a chance to evaporate the predawn dew from the grass, Beauregard High School’s football team had long been hard at work.Dozen...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is inviting travelers to experience the magic, history and scenery of England and Scotland during its 2027 Opelika Abroad trip.The “Wizarding W...
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.Originally from Trussville, Vise began her college ca...
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For RyRowsie Women’s Boutique, success means more than just good business; it means building connections with the community.Opened June 23, RyRowsie Boutique...