by The Observer Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
COL. JOHN CHARLES FLOURNOYWith profound sadness and deep respect, we announce USAF Col. (Ret.) John C. Flournoy, age 88, of Opelika passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on June 18, 2025. John was a devoted husband, brother, loving father,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Jesus told how the Spirit of the Lord came upon him and anointed him to preach. I remember when the same thing happened to me.During my senior year in Wetumpka High School, I helped to arrange a youth revival that was held in June at my...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Featured
BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) is the third hospital in the state to acquire the new da Vinci 5 surgical system, a new generation of robotic technology designed to enhance precision and control during minimally invasive procedures....
by The Observer Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMAIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:ROBERT FRED LUMPKIN, SR.,CASE NO.: 2025-226NOTICE TO CREDITORSLetters of Administration with Will Annexed of said deceased having been granted to JEREMY LUMPKIN, Personal Representative on the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY TOM PENTON CAMPAIGN OPELIKA — Tom Penton, community leader, retired military colonel and long-time Opelika resident, announced his candidacy for Opelika City Council Ward 5.According to a press release, Penton brings decades of leadership, civic...
