by The Observer Staff | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, Featured, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY TIFFANY TYSON MONTGOMERY — Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R – Rainsville) announced on Wednesday that he has appointed State Rep. Debbie Wood (R – Valley) to serve as the House liaison for Member Family Services, a role that...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, Events
The Auburn Chamber of Commerce recently recognized several local businesses, agencies and people with awards in various categories. View photos of the winners below. Several more winners were not pictured but are listed below as well. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 8, 2023 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — This year the ARPA District 5 Merit in Recreation award was given to Pamela Driver, Covington Recreation Center supervisor. This award is given each year to a recreation professional who has shown outstanding leadership in...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 8, 2023 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA — Opelika Police Department’s K9 Bane will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Bane’s vest is sponsored by Helen Pavilonis of Durham, North...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 8, 2023 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — On March 6, 2023, the city of Opelika launched a new public records management system to improve efficiency and consistency in responding to public records requests. The NextRequest software will allow the public to...