73rd National Day of Prayer May 2, Noon Courthouse Square, Opelika
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2022 — APA DIVISION D GENERAL EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION — 2023 COVERING LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA Vol. 16, No. 27 Opelika, Alabama Thursday, April 11, 2024 Your hometown newspaper created 'for local people, by local people.'
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Observing the eclipse
PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER
Community members gathered throughout the area to view the solar eclipe that occured April 8. While Lee County was not in the path of totality for the event, viewers did get to experience a partial eclipse of approximately 84%.
Opelika receives Heart Safe Environment Award OPELIKA — The city of Opelika has received a Heart Safe Environment award from Cardiac Solutions. Two and a half years ago, city leadership set out to become one of the most heart safe communities in Alabama. This commitment has already saved multiple lives across the city and will no doubt save many more in the future. “With the leadership of Mayor Gary Fuller and City Administrator Joey Motley, along with the approval from the Opelika City Council, we made a significant investment that
will ultimately help save lives,” said Opelika Fire Chief Shane Boyd. “Our automated external defibrillator (AED) program has 114 new AEDs around the city, as well as in all patrol cars.” The city’s personal access defibrillator program (PAD) makes everyone a first responder. Opelika has AEDs on walking tracks, little league fields, community centers and all city buildings. With little to no medical knowledge, a person can begin the necessary actions to save a heart attack victim. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Leigh G. Krehling, community relations officer, at lkrehling@opelika-al.gov.
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Pictured, from left, are Fire Chief Shane Boyd, Kendall Tamburello of Cardiac Solutions and Police Chief Shane Healey.
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