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8U All Stars team to represent Phenix City in World Series

BY NOAH GRIFFITH | FOR THE OBSERVER The Phenix City West 8U All-Stars are one of three teams representing Alabama at the USSA Rec All-Star World Series in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, July 10-14, and they will do it loud and proud.There will be somewhere around 36 teams in...

Opelika to host citywide Back to School Bash

BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The third annual Back to School Bash is set for Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Covington Rec Center in Opelika.The Back to School Bash is a community event aimed at preparing students for the upcoming school year....

Schuler shares art on storefronts and through ‘live painting’ events

BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Sydne Schuler, an artist whose business originated in Alex City, is moving to the Auburn/Opelika area.You may have already seen her window painting on local businesses, but Schular offers a variety of other services and...

Grill named chair of state hospital association board

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Laura Grill, president and CEO of East Alabama Health, has been named chair of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) Board of Trustees. The election was held at the association’s recent annual meeting.“Laura has...
‘Alabama to the Rescue’

‘Alabama to the Rescue’

Conference aims to shed light on invisible crime of human trafficking BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — An event designed to raise...

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