by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2021 | Column, Politics, Steve Flowers
By Steve Flowers The Story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th Governor and One of the State’s Greatest Philanthropists Since I hail from Troy, Alabama, allow me to share with you the story of our only governor. Charles Henderson was not only the 35th Governor of...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2021 | Featured, Politics
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Lee County Commission opted not to join the National Association of Counties “Investing in Alabama Counties” program during the commission meeting on Monday night. The program was created to help counties figure out how...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2021 | Community, Featured, Politics
By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer With work and dedication, Opelika has made a difference in the lives of teenagers and young adults. The Youth Incarceration Prevention Program (YIPP) joined together on Monday at 9 a.m. for its first-year success...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2021 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions
At the Auburn City Council meeting July 6, Auburn City Council continued their non-sense. For anyone NOT paying attention – You should make it a priority since the Council’s folly is rarely explained in the meeting recaps. While trying to “clean-up” (their words, not...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 15, 2021 | Education, Politics
BY EMERY LAYFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER On July 13, at 8:30 a.m., EagleCast hosted an hour-long webinar addressing unconscious bias in the workplace. The webinar was free of charge and open to anyone currently employed. This particular webinar was part of a monthly...