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...
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...
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...
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...
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....