Community Articles

Auburn Parks & Rec installs AEDs at parks, playgrounds

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks and Recreation recently installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at several parks and playgrounds to enhance safety for patrons and visitors. The AEDs are now available at key locations throughout the City,...

City of Opelika launches Live Locally Alabama Campaign

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA – The city of Opelika and Mayor Gary Fuller announce the launch of the Live Locally Alabama Campaign, right here in Opelika.The Opelika community is known for its exceptional quality of life. The Live Locally campaign celebrates...

Handling cold and flu season: Prevent, prepare, treat, contain

CONTRIBUTED BY FAMILY FEATURES EAST ALABAMA — It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can...

Cold weather tips for people, pets and homes

Protect your home from freezing pipes when temps drop CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA WATER OPELIKA — With extreme cold in the forecast, Opelika Water urges customers to take proactive measures to protect their homes and businesses from freezing pipes.As water freezes, it...