by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY IRS.GOV WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for claiming new and expanded tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Families planning to claim the Child Tax...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA RETAIL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Alabamians will have an opportunity to prepare for severe weather while saving money during the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, and runs through...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTD BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA — With Alabama’s spring tornado season fast approaching, Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged families and businesses across the state to take advantage of a tax-free opportunity to prepare. “In Alabama, we experience...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OFFICE OF GOV. IVEY ALABAMA — Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act last week. One of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session, the new law provides the strongest legal protection for Alabama’s children from child...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — I grew up realizing that we all live in a world of tribulation. My pastors reminded me that Jesus had assured us life would not be easy when he said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have...
