by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THEOFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA — Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY ALEA ALABAMA — When an individual goes missing, swift coordination and clear communication can make all the difference. In recognition of National Missing Persons Day on Feb. 3, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is highlighting the critical role...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Obituaries
STATE OF ALABAMA LEE COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2024-273 ESTATE OF DR. PAUL H. WADDY, JR., an INCAPACITATED PERSON NOTICE OF PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF CONSERVATORSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jeffery A. Hilyer, Conservator of the Estate of Dr. Paul H. Waddy,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES LEE COUNTY — Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers (Goodwill) is off ering free tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families during the 2026 tax season, helping working households keep more of what they earn....
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY IRS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2026 tax filing season last week and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025. The IRS expects about 164 million individual tax returns for tax...
