by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY DRAGONFLY INTERNET OPELIKA — Dragonfly Internet announced today the completion of its acquisition of Myakka Communications, a provider of fiber optic internet and phone services in Manatee and Sarasota Counties in Western Florida. The transaction brings...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES ALABAMA — The Alabama Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce Alabama EBT cardholders will be receiving new, chip-enabled EBT cards. After a successful pilot program in December 2025, chip-enabled EBT cards...
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...
