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EAH Announces Next Chief of Staff

CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA —Every two years on Oct. 1, the chief of staff role at East Alabama Health (EAH) rotates to a new active staff physician following a vote conducted by medical staff members.J. Gary Bridges, D.O. has been selected to succeed Mary Ann Shannon,...

No More Shacks Campaign Sheds Light on Substandard Housing

BY JEREMY WALDENFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN—In an effort to raise awareness about the dire state of housing for many Alabama residents, the Alabama Rural Ministry (ARM) is embarking on its 16th annual "No More Shacks" campaign. The campaign, set to take place Oct. 18-23,...

Walking for a Cure

BY STACEY WALLACEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —According to the National Institute on Aging, “on Nov. 2, 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer discovered changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusual mental illness.“The woman’s symptoms included: memory loss,...

If It Ain’t Sticky, It Ain’t Soppin’

PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA / FOR THE OBSERVER Loachapoka's Annual Syrup Soppin' event was held Saturday, Oct. 7, at Pioneer Park. The event draws people from all over Lee County and features demostrations of the sugar cane syrup making process, sweet potato biscuits, live...

Sundilla Presents Ian Sherwood

Sundilla Presents Ian Sherwood

Jul 19, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY SUNDILLLA AUBURN — Sundilla welcomes an award-winning Ian Sherwood to town on Friday, July 21. Showtime at Pebble Hill is 7:30...

The Greenhouse Venue is Open

The Greenhouse Venue is Open

Jul 19, 2023

The Greenhouse in Smiths Station is perfect for photo shoots, parties and other uses. CONTRIBUTED BY THE GREENHOUSE VENUE SMITHS STATION — The...

Fishing for Smiles: Zuggy Fishing Using Online Platform to Promote Positivity

Fishing for Smiles: Zuggy Fishing Using Online Platform to Promote Positivity

Jul 19, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — “Thank y’all for watchin’. All glory to God. Be positive, just fish.” This is the line Auburn University...

Ambassadors of Change Hosting Back-to-School Bash

Ambassadors of Change Hosting Back-to-School Bash

Jul 19, 2023

BY ETHAN STAMPER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — More than 40 businesses, churches and organizations have banded together to host a Back-to-School Bash...

Serve to Lead Team Makes First Visit to Albania

Serve to Lead Team Makes First Visit to Albania

Jul 19, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY SERVE TO LEAD GLENWOOD — Glenwood baseball coach Tim Fanning and his Serve to Lead team are...

Goodwill Southern Rivers To Award $100,000 In Educational Scholarships

Jul 19, 2023

Students Will Receive Gap Grants to Help Cover Tuition & Other Expenses CONTRIBUTED BY GOODWILL SR COLUMBUS, GA. — Goodwill Southern Rivers...

Auburn City Council Develops Policies On Citizens’ Communications

Auburn City Council Develops Policies On Citizens’ Communications

Jul 19, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Following the regularly scheduled items at the Tuesday night Auburn City Council...

Opelika City Council Approves PUD for The Landing Entertainment District

Opelika City Council Approves PUD for The Landing Entertainment District

Jul 19, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Having been tabled for several weeks, the Opelika City Council voted Tuesday night to...

Local Clubs Spotlight Community Involvement

Jul 19, 2023

Members representing Domestic Violence Intervention, Inc., were recent guests of the Opelika Lions Club where they presented an overview of services...

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