Community Articles

Community Foundation of East Alabama Awards Mini-Grant

CONTRIBUTED BYCOMMUNITY FOUNDATIONOF EAST ALABAMA Out of all the applications received, only one organization was selected this year for the Community Foundation of East Alabama’s Mini-Grant program. The grants and scholarship committee selected Girls STEPS, Inc.,...

OPD Accepting Applications for 2022 Citizens Police Academy

Contributed bythe city of Opelika Opelika’s Citizens Police Academy is now accepting applications for the spring 2022 class. The eight-week class is organized by the Opelika Police Department and begins Thursday, March 31. Each week citizens will learn about various...

Lee County United Way Exec. Steps Down

CONTRIBUTED BYUNITED WAY LEE COUNTY After leading United Way of Lee County for 25 years, Rebecca Benton will step down as executive director in June, she announced during February’s board of directors meeting. “This has been such a rewarding experience both personally...

Auburn Police Department Announces Launch of Eagle Watch Program

Contributed tothe Observer The Auburn Police Department (APD) is excited to announce the launch of Eagle Watch, a free security camera registration program available to all residents and business owners in the city of Auburn. APD’s Eagle Watch Program is modeled after...