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EAMC receives Gold Plus honors for stroke care

EAMC receives Gold Plus honors for stroke care

by The Observer Staff | Sep 23, 2025 | Community, Featured

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH EAST ALABAMA — East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) has received the American Heart Association’s “Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus” designation for demonstrating commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate...
Land development underway for 304-unit Creekside Cottages 

Land development underway for 304-unit Creekside Cottages 

by The Observer Staff | Sep 23, 2025 | Community

CONTRIBUTED BY DENIM MARKETING OPELIKA – Land development is underway at Creekside Cottages build-to-rent (BTR) in Opelika. Jim Chapman Construction Group has finished clearing and grading. Sewer and storm systems are underway, and curb, gutter and paving will start...
Bruce Pearl retires, son named successor

Bruce Pearl retires, son named successor

by The Observer Staff | Sep 23, 2025 | Community, Featured, Sports

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Bruce Pearl, who has guided the Auburn men’s basketball program to unprecedented heights in his 11 years on The Plains, will step down as head coach effective immediately and will move into an ambassador’s role in the athletic...
City of Opelika commits $3 million gift to SUSCC

City of Opelika commits $3 million gift to SUSCC

by The Observer Staff | Sep 23, 2025 | Politics

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College announced a $3 million gift from the city of Opelika. The City Council approved a resolution at this last week’s meeting to support capital improvements on Southern Union’s Opelika campus, helping...
Arts Center renamed in honor of Barbara H. Patton

Arts Center renamed in honor of Barbara H. Patton

by The Observer Staff | Sep 23, 2025 | Community, Featured

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — An Opelika visionary was recently honored with the renaming of a historic building in the city she helped evolve. Barbara H. Patton stood alongside city officials as the Southside Center for the Arts was renamed the Barbara H....
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