Lee County Veterans Outreach Program (From the semi-annual report overview written by Jamie Popwell) In October 2018, the Lee County Commission...
Community Articles
Retired Marine Jericho Wilson helps individuals navigate financial waters
By Rick Lanier For the Opelika Observer Today, Certified Financial Planner Jericho Wilson from Community Financial Services at AuburnBank enjoys...
Better Bodies Massage Institute to offer free massages to veterans
By Michelle Key Publisher As a way of saying thank you to our local veterans, Better Bodies Massage Institute is offering free chair massages for...
Scott Brown shares of experiences in U.S. Coast Guard
By Morgan Bryce Editor A memorable, successful 28-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard started with a simple dinnertime conversation for Opelika...
Local businesses offering specials to veterans
By Michelle Key Publisher Every year, many restaurants and retailers across America offer specials to military veterans in honor of Veterans Day....
Aspire Integrative Health Clinic to offer free health screening for veterans, discounts for veterans without health insurance
By Michelle Key Publisher Dr. Viengxay Malavong and the Aspire Integrative Health Clinic is offering a free health screening for veterans on Nov. 17...
Local restaurant offering sweet treat for Veterans Day
Special to the Opelika Observer Known for bringing friends and family together and our commitment to the community, Huddle House in Opelika is...
Army veteran, Auburn resident Don Crow reminisces on military career, path to small business ownership
By Morgan Bryce Editor Serving others has been the life mantra of Don Crow, a seven-year U.S. Army veteran and current owner of the Auburn-based...
Army veteran, Backwater BBQ owner Wayne Wommack uses business, life to make a difference in the lives of others
By Morgan Bryce Editor Growing up on a 3,000-acre family farm in Tennille, Georgia, Backwater BBQ owner Wayne Wommack was perfectly content with his...