‘If you’re not trying to improve, you are trying to fail’ BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Constantly striving to find ways to improve its products is one of Michelle Key’s, owner of Key Media LLC, goals. Key Media is the publisher of The Observer, LIVE Lee Magazine, NeighborhoodTour Real Estate products and The LaFayette Sun newspaper.“During the past eight years, I have tried to find ways we can continuously improve the services and products we...
BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A new chapter for community giving has opened in Opelika. On June 17, Four Corners Ministries celebrated the grand opening of its newest thrift store, located at 820 Columbus Parkway (next to Angel’s Antiques and Flea Mall). This marks the ministry’s first store in Opelika, adding a fourth location to its network of thrift stores.Four Corners Ministries started over 20 years ago in Wadley, Alabama, when...
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The clatter of pots, the murmur of conversation and the comforting scent of a homecooked meal fill the air at Christian Care Ministries’ Community Kitchen each Thursday morning. Here, amidst the bustling activity, a dedicated team of volunteers work tirelessly to provide a vital service to the Lee County area.Located at 1000 Samford Court in Opelika, Christian Care Ministries (CCM) was formed out of a...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — When Zach Dickey helped start the Auburn University Power Wheelchair Soccer team, he envisioned a program that would compete for championships at the highest level. It was uncharted territory, as no other university had a wheelchair soccer team, much less one managed entirely by students.After going 14-1 and finishing fifth at a daunting championship tournament last year, the team recognized it could build...
BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Mathnasium of Auburn, a math tutoring center designed to help students foster their mathematic skills, provides an engaging, confidence building environment.Mathnasium team member Jake Johnson and his business partner, Chris Lee, recently took ownership of the Auburn location, bringing with them years of experience and a passion for helping students thrive in math.Johnson's journey with Mathnasium...
BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE —Anthony’s Barber Shop offers local men a traditional barber shop experience using traditional techniques and an emphasis on community.“We try to stick with a lot of the traditional techniques, as far as old school techniques of cutting hair, we also want to offer a place where guys could come in and hang out,” said Owner Anthony Holloway.Holloway said he enjoys when his customers use his barber shop as...
Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations.The event brought...
CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Health has been included on the 2025 Becker’s Healthcare list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.” According to Becker’s, by making the list East Alabama Health stands out as a...
Want to Advertise with us?
