by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Politics
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted to approve items related to the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funding Monday night. “So, the [Investing in Alabama Counties program] is in the process of vetting for the...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Events
Along with restaurants, caterers and brewing companies, the Taste of the Town event on April 18 will feature a variety of silent auctions items, including a wine and cheese party for 35 at Fig and Ivy given by Stanley Sistrunk of the Flower Store; items from Envy Hair...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Events
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Genealogical Society of East Alabama will welcome Julian Singer to its quarterly meeting Saturday, April 15, at the Museum of East Alabama. Singer, who serves as executive director of Historic...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Column, Greg Markley, Politics
OPINION — Fentanyl? Isn’t that some type of cold medicine? Perhaps it is a new rock group? Or a news dance pioneered on reality TV? No to all three. This medication has killed more than 71,000 people, as of 2021. Fentanyl is used to help relieve incessant pain, and a...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 12, 2023 | Community, Events
The city of Auburn’s 43rd annual Easter Egg Hunt was held Sunday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at Kiesel Park. The hunt, staged by age groups, was free to the public. The Easter Bunny, Opelika Fire Department’s Sparky the fire dog, a train, vendors and...
