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Amid U.S. House Districting Talks, I Discuss Past, Present Politicos

OPINION — On July 18 at the Alabama State House, Republicans proposed adding African American voters to one of Alabama’s seven congressional districts. That didn’t dissuade critics who argued that falls short of the wish of the U.S. Supreme Court to create another...

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If Alabama Loses Space Command, It's Because We Lost Shelby OPINION — Make no mistake about it, the decision as to where the heralded National Space Command Headquarters will be located is political. If you think otherwise, you are politically naïve. Sen. Richard...

Auburn City Council Develops Policies On Citizens’ Communications

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Following the regularly scheduled items at the Tuesday night Auburn City Council meeting, and before thecitizens’ open forum began, Auburn Mayor Ron Anders issued a statement to the council and city....

Opelika City Council Approves PUD for The Landing Entertainment District

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Having been tabled for several weeks, the Opelika City Council voted Tuesday night to reinstate a proposed ordinance involving the rezoning of nearly 15 acres of land located at Gateway Drive and Interstate 85....
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Inside the Statehouse

Some Legislative Leaders Retire, Pass Away OPINION — Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these...

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