By Ann CipperlyFor The Observer OPELIKA — Opelika lost one of its most beloved educators and community leaders with the passing of William Parker...
Opelika Remembers Life of Community Leader, Educator
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BigHouse Boasts Big Progress
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTHKENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — BigHouse Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports foster families, hosted two...
Lee County Emergency Manager Elected VP of Statewide Association
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY –– Lee County EMA Director Rita Smith has been elected the 2022-23 first vice president of the...
Opelika Business Owner’s Success Story Recognized by SBA
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — One local businesswoman has proven that her trials won’t keep her down, and her...
‘It Is In The Shelter Of Each Other That People Live.’ –– Irish Proverb
BY KIM REEDER CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY –– As I look over how many intakes we have encountered at the Lee County Humane Society (LCHS),...
Auburn Fire Department Celebrates Six Promotions
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Fire Department announced this month the recent promotions of six...
Local Hospital Executive Elected to Board of Trustees
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY –– Laura Grill, president and CEO of the East Alabama Health Care Authority, was elected to serve on the...
S&S Termite and Pest Control Now Serving Local Community As Northwest Exterminating
CONTRIBUTED BY NORTHWEST EXTERMINATING OPELIKA –– S&S Termite and Pest Control will now serve its local community as Northwest Exterminating....
Opelika Senior Care Center Earns Prestigious Award
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA –– Home Instead Senior Care of Opelika, Alabama, is the recipient of the 2022 Southeastern Association of Area...