Special to the Opelika Observer East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) is an invaluable source of health care for some of the neediest members of our community. We are a Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) – a federal designation reflecting EAMC’s treatment of a large...

Steve Flowers: Rip van Winkle or What Rock Have You Been Sleeping Under? Your recent column falls into the category of “fake” news. You should not be just phoning in your columns but should do some actual verification of your statements. Democrats are alive and well,...

By Michaela Blackmon Special to the Opelika Observer In the recent news, one can read or hear about terrorist threats happening at local schools and mass shootings throughout the United States. This could happen here, so do you know how mass shootings impact your...

The day after the recent snowfall I was attempting to drive on Sandhill Rd when my car started sliding on the ice. Since I am older and am not used to driving on icy roads, I was quite frightened and unsure of how to handle the situation. A young man named Cody Waller...