by The Observer Staff | Oct 11, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA —Every two years on Oct. 1, the chief of staff role at East Alabama Health (EAH) rotates to a new active staff physician following a vote conducted by medical staff members.J. Gary Bridges, D.O. has been selected to succeed Mary Ann Shannon,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 11, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
BY JEREMY WALDENFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN—In an effort to raise awareness about the dire state of housing for many Alabama residents, the Alabama Rural Ministry (ARM) is embarking on its 16th annual “No More Shacks” campaign. The campaign, set to take place...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 11, 2023 | Community, Events
BY STACEY WALLACEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —According to the National Institute on Aging, “on Nov. 2, 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer discovered changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusual mental illness.“The woman’s symptoms included: memory loss,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 11, 2023 | Events
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES AND ED SIKORA The cities of Opelika and Smiths Station both held National Night Out events, Tuesday, Oct. 3. The events were held in order to promote quality interactions between law enforcement and the citizens of both cities. 2023-10-03...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 11, 2023 | Community, Events
PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA / FOR THE OBSERVER Loachapoka’s Annual Syrup Soppin’ event was held Saturday, Oct. 7, at Pioneer Park. The event draws people from all over Lee County and features demostrations of the sugar cane syrup making process, sweet potato...
