by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2017 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly Located in the historic 1895 Whitfield-Duke-Searcy house, the Opelika Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in the growth and prosperity of Opelika since 1910, offering over 200 events, programs and an array of benefits. While the staff wears a...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2017 | Column
By Hardy Jackson Some of you might recall a while back when Alabama set out to join all the other states in this Union of ours and regulate its barbers and barber shops. Though usually leery of state oversight, I am not all together opposed to this. There is a close,...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2017 | Column, Steve Flowers
By Steve Flowers As I mentioned last week, we will have a plethora of political contests to follow next year and the field is beginning to formulate. The governor’s race is always the marquee event. However, the most important races will be for the 35 State Senate and...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2017 | Column
By Wendy Hodge The storm is coming. The weather channel is positively giddy with fear and predictions. “The worst we’ve seen in decades!” “Prepare yourself!” “Irma will be one to remember!” So like any good southerner who knows we’re about to “have weather,” I...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2017 | Community
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council unanimously approved a tax abatement agreement for West Frazer Timber Company at last week’s regular meeting.The company, which is the largest timber producer in North America according to its website, will...
