by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Opelika High School won a thrilling shootout over Lee-Scott Academy on Aug. 31, winning 3-2 at Samford Gymnasium.The Lady Bulldogs (2-2) won the second, third and fifth sets 25-21, 25-8 and 15-5, respectively, while the Lady...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA — Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday, Aug. 25, announced the activation of a statewide notification system to more quickly alert the public in the event of floods and other disasters. The action follows the governor’s Jan. 13,...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THEOBSERVER BY GATOR KINCAID EAST ALABAMA — EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital celebrated the opening of new observation beds Tuesday, Aug. 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by hospital staff, city officials, Chamber of Commerce...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA — East Alabama Medical Center has earned reaccreditation as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence from the Surgical Review Corporation and is the only hospital in Alabama to hold the designation. “Providing our patients with exceptional...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY AWF ALABAMA -— Joel Martin was presented the Conservation Educator of the Year Award at the 2026 Alabama Wildlife Federation Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards banquet. The Alabama Wildlife Federation held the banquet, co-sponsored by Alabama...
