by The Observer Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY DYW LEE COUNTY — The 2024 Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County was named on June 24, 2023, at the local DYW program. More than $1.6 million worth of cash and college-granted scholarships were awarded among the 14 participants....
by The Observer Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street is honored to announce the hiring of new Executive Director Melissa Munford-McCurdy. Munford-McCurdy is a native of Camp Hill. She has worked for Allstate as a licensed sales manager for 17 years...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYEAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Health is making a difference. One employee is expanding healthcare in underserved regions. In another area of EAH, calcium scoring is saving lives. LENDING A HAND, SERVING A PURPOSE: JOHNSON EARNS DAISY...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | Community
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — “Celebrate good times, come on!” It’s time to celebrate our country’s founding with everyone’s favorite summer holiday — July 4. All three of our local cities — Auburn, Opelika and...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY OPELIKA — Gabrielle “Gabby” Thabes has joined the United Way of Lee County as its community initiatives specialist. She will lead the initiatives and social service programs for Lee County by serving as the liaison between...