by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Featured
Vestavia native Abbie Stockard crowned Jan. 5 in Orlando Abbie Stockard, an Auburn University student majoring in nursing, was crowned as Miss America 2025 on Jan. 5 at Walt Disney Theater in Orlando. A member of AU’s Tiger Paws Dance Team, Stockard was chosen as Miss...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Community, Featured
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — For many parents, raising children with special needs can be a struggle, especially when it comes to finding personal time to relax. A Mother’s Rest, a nonprofit organization, understands that.A Mother’s Rest specializes...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Featured
Auburn welcomes ALDI, Smalls Sliders to town BY ANITA STIEFEL | EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — BYO bags, and don’t forget to bring a quarter.Grocery chain ALDI celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Auburn with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 9. The...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Community, Featured
Pictured above left, Lavarius and Becca Bryant pose at Christmas with all seven of their children. Pictured above right, Becca Bryant has her hands full with a three-year-old and four new babies. BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Becca and Lavarius...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Beasley Allen Law Firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin King as Principal.King has been an integral part of Beasley Allen since joining the firm as an associate in 2020. He has represented plaintiffs in...
