Community Articles

EACF awards over $30K to local nonprofits

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations.The event brought together nonprofit...

East Alabama Health listed among top places to work

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Health has been included on the 2025 Becker’s Healthcare list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.” According to Becker’s, by making the list East Alabama Health stands out as a top-tier employer that is...

Mosquito prevention tips for a bite-free summer

BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Summer has arrived in Opelika, with sunny skies, school breaks and open pools. As the summer heat intensifies, so does mosquito activity, making now a good time to review mosquito bite prevention strategies.Mosquitoes are flying,...
Be there or be square

Be there or be square

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — The city of Lanett and The Valley Local are hosting the Festival on the Square June 8 from 3 to 6:30 p.m....

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Special Olympics send-off planned

Special Olympics send-off planned

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The community is invited to cheer on Lee County Special Olympics athletes as they depart for the State Games...

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