by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — He was loading my grocery bags. I’ll call him Michael. He was early twenties, wearing an apron. He has Down syndrome.“How are you today?” he said.“Pretty good,” said I.“So am I!” he said. “I’m doing pretty good, too!”I smiled. “How about that.”The cashier...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — If you are my age or older, you probably remember the 1972 commercial which said: “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.”Well, when Chef Jim Sikes talks about great restaurants, Stacey listens. After all, Chef Jim is an expert in the culinary arts. He owned...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BY WOMEN’S HOPE OPELIKA — Women’s Hope Medical Clinic will host its annual Walk for Life & 5K onSaturday, Oct. 10, at the Opelika Sportsplex. The community is invited to participate in this family-friendly event supporting the mission of Women’s...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Featured
BY SAM VISETHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Integrea Mental Health, the regional community mental health provider headquartered in Opelika, has been awarded an $867,545 grant through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.The funding is part of a statewide rollout...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Legals
LEGAL NOTICEIn accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Matthes Parker, LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for the Construction and Improvement for the New Corporate Hangar at East Ramp for Auburn...
