by The Observer Staff | Mar 6, 2015 | Community
Opelika begins second season for community gadren By Suzanne Montgomery Opelika Observer For first time gardeners, those who are eager to try their hands at growing fresh vegetables or flowers for their tables, it is not too late to acquire one’s very own plot of...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 6, 2015 | Community, Politics
By Fred Woods Editor Last week, in a landmark decision, the Federal Communication Commission ruled, in a 3-2 vote, to preempt state laws in North Carolina and Tennessee that prevent municipal broadband providers from expanding beyond their corporate limits. Earlier...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 6, 2015 | Community
Henry J. Stern foundation donates to Rocky Brook Rocket By Alison James Associate Editor The Rocky Brook Rocket’s newest passenger will honor the late Henry J. Stern and his family with a recent donation to the train’s refurbishment. The city council Tuesday approved...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 6, 2015 | Politics
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Be careful what you ask for. Dec. 24, 2014, attorneys for Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard asked, in a formal motion, that the State of Alabama provide a more definite statement of the 23 felony charges against their...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 6, 2015 | Community, Events
Literacy campaign features book drive, social media contest By Alison James Associate Editor This year’s National Read Across America Day will be celebrated all month long with a city-wide Dr. Seuss-themed book drive, hosted by Verge Pipe Media. The book drive began...
