by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2023 | Opinions
CONTRIBUTED BY MARK COLSON / ALABAMA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION OPINION — Human trafficking is an ugly and despicable crime affecting millions of people across the world. The Department of Homeland Security says human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2023 | Greg Markley
OPINION — Last week, legendary country and traditional singers Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood brought their musical artistry to the Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University. It was quite likely one of the best performances at the 3-and-a-half-year-old...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2023 | Community, Politics, Schools
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — As the new year moves forward, Smiths Station City Council approved new business related to projects and city employees, set a sales tax holiday and heard the results of its annual audit...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2023 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER WILSONFOR RANDY PRICE ALABAMA — State Sen. Randy Price of District 13 will chair the Tourism Committee in the Alabama State Senate. Pro Tem Sen. Greg Reed also selected Price to serve on the following committees: Agriculture, Banking...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2023 | Steve Flowers
Legislature Organizes for Quadrennium OPINION — The legislature had its every -four-years organizational session earlier this month. It is exactly what the title states: It is organizing for the next quadrennium of lawmaking. It officially chose its leadership and...
