Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika Power Services has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe...
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Opelika Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins passes away Friday afternoon
By Morgan BryceEditor Opelika resident and Medal of Honor recipient Ret. Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins, 86, passed away Friday afternoon. Adkins...
Auburn apparel professor helping area health care workers with sewing project
Special to the Opelika Observer Under the current world climate, it is everyday people who are doing whatever they can to help those who are...
EAMC provides COVID-19 update Thursday
Special to the Opelika Observer As of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday: In the Hospital (EAMC and EAMC-Lanier): 57 – patients currently hospitalized at EAMC...
April 21 Opelika City Council meeting will be livestreamed to the public
Special to the Opelika Observer The City of Opelika will hold its April 21, 2020 City Council meeting as scheduled. On Tuesday night, citizens can...
EAMC releases COVID-19 update Tuesday
Special to the Opelika Observer As of 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 14: In the Hospital: 48 – patients currently hospitalized at EAMC with a confirmed...
Let the Kids Help Cook a Hearty Breakfast
By Ann Cipperly While the kids are out of school, let them help cook a hearty breakfast. Children are generally hungry in the morning. Instead of...
Opelika native and wife create prototype for locally sourced medical gowns
By Natalie Anderson Staff Reporter David Bruce M.D., an Opelika native who graduated from Lee-Scott Academy and Auburn University and now lives in...
Alabama pediatricians adapting care during COVID-19, offer guidance to parents
Special to the Opelika Observer Pediatricians across Alabama are, like most healthcare providers, adapting to continuing care in the middle of the...