by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Legals
FOR LEGAL PUBLICATIONNOTICE TO HEIRThe State of Alabama, Lee CountyProbate CourtEstate of: Brenda Rose Woodman,DeceasedTake Notice that a Petition for Ancillary Letters Testamentarywas filed in the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama. Legal Run 05/29/2025, 06/05/2025...
by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Richard A. Cooley, the current Mayor of Smiths Station and a lifelong resident, officially announced today that he will seek election to a full term as mayor in the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, Aug. 26.Cooley,...
by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A network of walking trails in southeast Auburn will see greater connectivity and safety in the future, giving residents additional options to move around town.That comes after the Auburn City Council on May 20 unanimously...
by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Featured
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Retired state employees should prepare for some disruptions as dark economic clouds hang over the horizon, according to David Bronner, CEO of Retirement Systems of Alabama.On May 15, Bronner blasted what he characterized as...
by The Observer Staff | May 27, 2025 | Featured
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Local store owners and consumers of hemp products are bracing for the worst after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a controversial new law earlier this month that reduces availability of such products and is expected to destroy...