by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY OFD / WRTTIEN BY ALAN M. PETRILLOFOR FIRE APPARATUS & EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT MAGAZINE OPELIKA — Sutphen Corp. has delivered a SL 100 aerial ladder quint to Opelika Fire Department that will replace a 25-year old rear-mount aerial platform, which will...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAX POLICY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION ALABAMA — Tax Season 2023 has begun and the filing deadline for individual income tax returns is April 18. The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) offers these tips and...
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...
