The Dandelion Play Cafe offers a play space and community hub where local families can fellowship and grow. Guardians can enjoy coffee and pastries while children’s imaginations run wild.“A play cafe ...

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, stories of courage, sacrifice and enduring patriotism ...

A newly formed community supported food outreach serving the Opelika-Auburn areas. Meals are prepared and plated, food donations are distributed in the Auburn-Opelika area and basic hygiene items are ...

On April 30, Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is hosting a new Gun Safety for Parents course as part of its offering of community classes.The Gun Safety for Parents course will address topics ...

Leaders discuss airport growth and workforce demanding airport expansion BY ROB DAIVSFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn ...

Running for four performances for one weekend only, Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) is excited to present a special addition to its 21st season: the celebrated one-man show Every Brilliant Thing, ...

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER VALLEY — Sydney Dunlap smacked in four RBIs, Karlee Baker notched two runs and two RBIs and Railey Langford tossed seven strikeouts in Lee-Scott Academy’s 12-1 road win ...

CONNIE M. PRESTONConnie Ann May Preston, 74, of Opelika, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Connie ...

The Beauregard High School and Valley High School soccer teams split a critical 5A Area 7 doubleheader at Ram Stadium on March 19. GirlsElizabeth Gonzalez led the Lady Hornets (3-7-1, 2-0) to a 3-1 ...

Who’s ready to play ball?Miracle League of East Alabama players certainly are after the opening of an upgraded Billy ...

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy Squared [Worthy2], an organization advocating for those exploited by commercial ...

The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL) will present Sweet Home 250 — Where Freedom Feels Like Home, Alabama’s ...