by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council introduced an ordinance to amend the City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 Article II, titled “Flood Damage Prevention” for its first reading during Tuesday night’s council meeting. City Attorney Guy Gunter said...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY FAMILY FEATURES EAST ALABAMA — It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Community
Protect your home from freezing pipes when temps drop CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA WATER OPELIKA — With extreme cold in the forecast, Opelika Water urges customers to take proactive measures to protect their homes and businesses from freezing pipes.As water freezes, it...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Featured
Vestavia native Abbie Stockard crowned Jan. 5 in Orlando Abbie Stockard, an Auburn University student majoring in nursing, was crowned as Miss America 2025 on Jan. 5 at Walt Disney Theater in Orlando. A member of AU’s Tiger Paws Dance Team, Stockard was chosen as Miss...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Community, Featured
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For many parents, raising children with special needs can be a struggle, especially when it comes to finding personal time to relax. A Mother’s Rest, a nonprofit organization, understands that.A Mother’s Rest specializes...