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3+ day, 1+ hour ago (21+ words) Auburn Area Community Theatre brings Broadway to town with special addition to its 21st season " a "Brilliant" one-man show'Opelika Observer...
Vet Fest 2026 welcomes community for free family fun
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (89+ words) Vet Fest 2026 welcomes community for free family fun'Opelika Observer Vet Fest 2026 welcomes community for free family fun CONTRIBUTED BY BY COLBY MACLIN | AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN " Vet Fest, a family-friendly event hosted by Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine, will take…...
Standard Deluxe celebrates 25 Years of the Old 280 Boogie
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (145+ words) Standard Deluxe celebrates 25 Years of the Old 280 Boogie'Opelika Observer Standard Deluxe celebrates 25 Years of the Old 280 Boogie CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER WAVERLY " This spring, Standard Deluxe proudly marks a major milestone: the 25th Anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie, taking place Saturday,…...
Late surge powers Beauregard inhigh-noon duel versus Beulah
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (101+ words) BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD " Dylan Daugherty and Carson Davis each knocked in two RBIs in a four-run sixth inning, securing a 6-1 win for Beauregard High School over Beulah High School on March 26.Braydon Tapley notched a run, batted 0.667 and…...
Lee-Scott buries Valley with fourth-inning barrage
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (106+ words) 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 over Valley High School on March 25.Reese Riley recorded an…...
St. Duns Buns donates funds to local organizations
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (190+ words) THE DAILY BREAD PROJECT " 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 distributed. The long-term goal is to have…...
Dandelion Play Cafe unites families over play
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (96+ words) BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN " 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 is an indoor…...
Community Calendar | March 24, 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (347+ words) by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events) ONGOINGThe Sound Wall Collective offers early access to tickets, discounts on events and exclusive members-only experiences. More information is available at theswmi.org. MAR. 30 " FOOD TRUCK MONDAYOpelika Chamber continues its Food Truck…...
Fast turns, big flavor: Turn & Burn takes off
1+ week, 3+ day ago (96+ words) BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA " Dickie Johnson and Dylan Weaver are best friends and co-owners of Turn & Burn, an elevated street food truck that soft launched January 2025.After high school, they said they worked together at Jim Bob's where…...
Alabama to Host Sweet Home 250 Semiquincentennial Festival
1+ week, 3+ day ago (157+ words) Alabama to Host Sweet Home 250 Semiquincentennial Festival'Opelika Observer Alabama to Host Sweet Home 250 Semiquincentennial Festival CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTEVALLO " The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL) will present Sweet Home 250 " Where Freedom Feels Like Home, Alabama's official celebration of America's 250th birthday,…...