We are still in winter, but it is so special as we are out and about in central Alabama to see the beautiful sunshine yellow ...

The Opelika High School boys’ soccer team endured a challenging week with two close losses. First, Smiths Station edged out t ...

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Saturday: Sensory hour is 8 to 9 a.m.; regular hours 9 a.m to 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 7 p.m. To stay updated on the upcoming ...

OPELIKA - The city of Opelika Economic Development Department announced that the Auburn-Opelika MSA was named No. 2 per ...

Pleased pickleballers paddle at the Plex ...

Auburn Therapy Dogs are a group that are certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. The group features 20 teams that cover ...

The Opelika City Council unanimously voted to rename The Southside Center for the Arts in honor of Barbara H. Patton.

Spirit of Auburn Award — Dr. Dell Crosby, Mercy Medical Clinic; The Spirit of Auburn award was established in 2002 to honor ...

LEE COUNTY — Nice weather made for a busy week in high school sports. Following is a recap of local baseball, softball and soccer action. Monday, Feb. 24 Baseball: Beauregard 12, Beulah 11 Softball: ...

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN PARKS AND REC AUBURN —Auburn Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate the Easter season with two exciting events, the 4 ...

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn High School Choir company hosted the 2025 Show Choir Showdown Feb. 21-22 at the Auburn High Schoo ...