by The Observer Staff | Nov 21, 2014 | Community
By Rebekah Martin Assistant Editor The Opelika Planning Commission heard from Pam Powers-Smith at Tuesday’s meeting about a project that Opelika MainStreet has had in the works for some time. The project aims to bring new signs to the historic downtown area. The...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 21, 2014 | Community, Uncategorized
By Alison James Associate Editor New surgical technology at EAMC is moving the surgeon father away from the patient … and closer at the same time. “I have so much better visual feedback that my brain tells me I can feel it,” said Dr. Bill Golden. “Your brain...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 21, 2014 | Community, Uncategorized
By Rebekah Martin Assistant Editor EAMC is ready for the Ebola virus. The chances that the top rated hospital will ever need to implement the disaster plan the staff drilled for Nov. 11 are slim. However, director of Support Services and drill organizer Randy Causey...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 21, 2014 | Sports
By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Columnist The Saraland Spartans ended Opelika’s football season last Friday at Bulldog Stadium, 27-21 in overtime. The Spartans put together one scoring drive during the game, 90 yards in two plays on their opening possession. The...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 21, 2014 | Column
Recently, Opelika resident retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins has been featured in local, state and national media for having been presented the Medal of Honor by President Obama. This award is the most prestigious honor bestowed on present and former members of...