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Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest now open

CONTRIBUTED BY ADCNR ALABAMA — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently accepting entries for the 2027 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. The deadline to enter is Oct. 30.  “Each year, nearly 2,000 images are entered in the Outdoor...

Boys and Girls Clubs to hold melodic fundraiser

BY VANESSA ECHOLS FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The Boys and Girls Clubs of East Alabama is gearing up for its second major fundraiser of the year, and this one relies on audience participation. For the first time, the clubs will host Keys for Kids, a very different...

Activation of statewide notification system announced

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA — Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday, Aug. 25, announced the activation of a statewide notification system to more quickly alert the public in the event of floods and other disasters. The action follows the governor’s Jan. 13,...

EAMC-Lanier opens observation beds to expand patient care

CONTRIBUTED TO THEOBSERVER BY GATOR KINCAID EAST ALABAMA — EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital celebrated the opening of new observation beds Tuesday, Aug. 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by hospital staff, city officials, Chamber of Commerce...