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The Observer earns top honors from Press Association

Key Media wins 15 first place awards, including third straight for General Excellence BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Observer won a number of awards — including the top honors for General Excellence and Most Improved — from the Alabama...

Mia the therapy dog brightens spirits at Spencer Cancer Center

BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Each Wednesday morning, two special guests arrive at Opelika’s Spencer Cancer Center. Doris Battisti and her therapy dog Mia are regular visitors who always bring smiles to the faces of the patients there.Mia is a 6-year-old...

The Tree

The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Isaiah 61:1 This morning these ancient words come downthrough the years and settle upon me.I watch the willow oak tree at the corner,large and green and verdant.The rain and wind come, blowing through its branches,twisting and...

Grill named chair of state hospital association board

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Laura Grill, president and CEO of East Alabama Health, has been named chair of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) Board of Trustees. The election was held at the association’s recent annual meeting.“Laura has...
Extension Office to host workshops

Extension Office to host workshops

BY TARA BARR | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service (ACES) will offer a...

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