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East Alabama Health News

EAMC talks about virtual reality, weight-loss and more CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA ­­— East Alabama Health has released information on its new therapy options for pediatric patients, weight-loss and diet plans, genetics and how one of its pediatricians was recently...

Main Street Alabama celebrates a decade of success

More than $1 billion invested in community development CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERV ER BIRMINGHAM — Main Street Alabama, a pioneer in community revitalization, announced its 10th anniversary of making a transformative impact on local economies.The organization’s Main...

Goodwill Opelika to host multi-employer hiring event

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers (Goodwill) is hosting a large multi-employer hiring event at the Goodwill Career Center in Opelika on Jan.9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Multiple employers from some of the region's top industries will be available. East Alabama...

Beginning and ending 2023 remembering Amore

Farewell 2023: A look back at Lee County's top headlines BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The biggest story of 2023 for Lee County was the indentification of the remains of the child, lovingly called Baby Jane Doe for nearly 11 years while the...
Hoppin’ for Breakfast

Hoppin’ for Breakfast

Auburn Parks and Recreation held its second annual "Breakfast with Bunny" Easter event Saturday, April 1. The event was moved from Kiesel Park to...

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Opelika Goes Blue for Autism

Opelika Goes Blue for Autism

The 12th annual Going Blue for Autism event was held Saturday, April 1, at Courthouse Square in Opelika. More than 500 people attended the event....

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