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...
BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — The Lanett Police Department concluded its Junior Police Academy in June and connected local children, ages five to 15, to law enforcement.“Our Junior Police Camp is a week-long program each summer that gives children the opportunity to learn the inner workings of the Lanett Police Department,” said Lanett Police Chief Denise McCain.McCain said the police academy provides a variety of experiences for...
BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The LaFayette Fire Chief, Jim Doody, has begun planning to restore the Chambers County Museum located near the LaFayette Fire Station.“One of the main things I'm working on right now is trying to get the city to take over the buildings,” he said. “We also need to get power back so volunteers can begin work to clean it up.”Doody said he sees the museum as a location for local schools to bring their...
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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...
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