Community Articles

EAH Lanier Acute Rehab Unit Nationally Ranked as a Top Rehab Hospital

CONTRIBUTED BY EAH LANIER ACUTE REHAB UNIT VALLEY — The Lanier Acute Rehabilitation Unit, in collaboration with Lifepoint Health, recently announced it has ranked in the top 10% of over 850 inpatient rehabilitation facilities that qualified to be ranked in the...

City of Smiths Station 20th Annual MLK Jr. Cleanup Day Set for Jan. 21

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF SMITHS STATION SMITHS STATION — The community is invited to take part in this year’s MLK Jr. City-Wide Cleanup Day on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern Standard Time. Prior to the cleanup, there will be a short kickoff program at...

City of Opelika Offers No-Contact System for Business License Renewals

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA —  The city of Opelika Revenue Department has mailed out business license renewal applications. Alcoholic beverage licenses are due Jan.15, 2023, but since Jan. 15 is on the weekend, and business owners will have until...

Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center Closed during Renovations, Addition

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN  / SARA CUSTER AUBURN — The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center was closed beginning Monday, Jan. 9, during the facility's renovation and expansion. Part of the city's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan, the project will...
Local Businesses Are Hiring

Local Businesses Are Hiring

By Kinley BeshersFor the Opelika Observer Looking for a job, either part-time or full-time? Lots of local businesses are looking for you, as well....

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APD Announces Promotions

APD Announces Promotions

Contributed by the Auburn Police Division On June 17, Auburn Police Chief, Cedric Anderson, recognized the promotion of four officers to the ranks...

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