Community Articles

Ferguson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church  celebrates 127th church anniversary

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ferguson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate 127 years in Opelika with a special anniversary program Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Johnny R. Green, pastor of Cross Road Baptist Church, and his...

Autism mom turns family journey into book, advocacy

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER EAST ALABAMA — Sharonica Turner remembers what it felt like to be the parent who did not know what came next. Her son, Cameron, began early intervention at age 2 and was diagnosed with autism at 2 years and 8 months. Turner found herself...

ARM staff to live in shacks to raise funds for home repairs

BY THE OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — For the 19th year, Alabama Rural Ministry staff members will spend nearly a week living in makeshift shacks to draw attention to the difficult housing conditions some local residents face every day. The organization’s annual “No More...

Legacy Senior Living celebrates 20 years of service

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Legacy Senior Living is celebrating 20 years of service this October, marking two decades of caring for seniors, family members and team members with honor, respect, faith and integrity. The Harbor at Opelika is proud to celebrate...
Scouts Explore USS ALABAMA

Scouts Explore USS ALABAMA

CONTRIBUTED BY PACK AND TROOP 858 OPELIKA — Pack and Troop 858 from Opelika spent the night of Saturday, Sept. 12, living aboard the Battleship USS...

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Free prostate screenings

Free prostate screenings

CONTRIBUTED BY UHF TUSKEGEE — On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Urology Health Foundation, in partnership with the Macon County Health Department, will...

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25 years later, we remember

25 years later, we remember

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER AUBURN — Hardy Gilbert remembers the silence. In a city known for noise, movement and crowded sidewalks, that was one of...

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