by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Outrage over the destruction of a bald eagle’s nest in northern Auburn ignited Tuesday’s Auburn City Council meeting as concerned citizens and council members condemned the developer’s decision.That anger comes after it was...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Community, Featured
BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Authorities in North Carolina benefitted from the experience of Lee County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Rita Smith, who traveled there to assist with the hurricane relief effort in Asheville after the...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY EACF EAST ALABAMA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 216 S. 8th St, in Opelika with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 13.“EACF is incredibly fortunate to extend our support to nonprofits...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Community, Featured, Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Miele, manufacturer of premium domestic home appliances, has officially commenced production at its first-ever U.S.-based production plant. Located in Opelika, the facility has begun producing its Generation 7000 built-in...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Column, Steve Flowers
The Trump triumph OPINION — Our 45th President, Donald J. Trump, was elected as our 47th President on Nov. 5. He not only won, he won overwhelmingly. Under the Electoral College system, our President is elected not by popular vote, but by a system where each state...