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Handling cold and flu season: Prevent, prepare, treat, contain

CONTRIBUTED BY FAMILY FEATURES EAST ALABAMA — It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can...

Cold weather tips for people, pets and homes

Protect your home from freezing pipes when temps drop CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA WATER OPELIKA — With extreme cold in the forecast, Opelika Water urges customers to take proactive measures to protect their homes and businesses from freezing pipes.As water freezes, it...

Opelika gains new retreat opportunity for caregivers

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...

Auburn family welcomes quadruplets home from NICU

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...

LCYDC enjoys annual Christmas brunch

LCYDC enjoys annual Christmas brunch

Dec 31, 2024

Each year Lee County Youth Development Center pauses to celebrate the season and to thank its workforce for the care and impact they make in the...

Skeletal remains found in Opelika

Skeletal remains found in Opelika

Dec 31, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Dec. 28, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Opelika Police responded to 2600 Block of Northpark...

Opelika Main Street welcomes new director

Opelika Main Street welcomes new director

Dec 31, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street (OMS) Board of Directors welcomed Kelsey Gallahar Sullivan back to Opelika as she...

Business awards and grants

Dec 31, 2024

Publix grants $40,000 to A-O Habitat for Humanity Publix Super Market Charities (PSMC) has been a consistent partner with Auburn Opelika Habitat for...

Medicaid now covers GLP-1s for obesity in Alabama

Medicaid now covers GLP-1s for obesity in Alabama

Dec 31, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY REAL CHEMISTRY | BY RITA GLAZE-ROWE ALABAMA — A new study on behalf of Real Chemistry has identified which state Medicaid programs...

Christmas in Camelot:Neighborhood sparkles during holidays-

Christmas in Camelot:Neighborhood sparkles during holidays-

Dec 31, 2024

Make-A-Wish Alabama Launches 2025 Trailblaze Challenge

Make-A-Wish Alabama Launches 2025 Trailblaze Challenge

Dec 31, 2024

Unique endurance hiking event invites Alabama residents to step into adventure CONTRIBUTED BY BIRMINGHAM — Registration for the 2025 Make-A-Wish...

It’s a new year and a new you

It’s a new year and a new you

Dec 31, 2024

Eight ways to live healthier in 2025 CONTRIBUTED BY FAMILY FEATURES EAST ALABAMA — The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors...

Smiths Station Community Band holds concert

Smiths Station Community Band holds concert

Dec 31, 2024

Smiths Station Community Band performed in concert at Smiths Station Junior High School on Monday, Dec. 16. Randy Courson was the conductor.PHOTOS...

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