by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Politics
Opelika council approves PUD near Sportsplex Parkway BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map to rezone 68.4 acres of land located on the north side of Sportsplex Parkway,...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Column, Steve Flowers
Jimmy Rane: An Alabama legend OPINION — Abbeville’s Jimmy Rane has been heralded as the richest man in Alabama. Indeed, his wealth status has been documented in the “Business Bible” — Forbes Magazine. He is a legitimate billionaire. Forbes estimates his net worth at...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Featured, Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION —Smiths Station broke ground Monday on its new storm shelter, which will be located right behind city hall.“I appreciate all of you coming out,” said Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley. “… This...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Letter to the Editor
OPINION —I have some comments about the people being evicted from the hotel.Don’t the city or the fire department have to inspect the businesses on a regular basis? Because I know these problems with this hotel did not happen overnight and I can’t understand why they...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Letter to the Editor
Low wage work not just bad for employees — it hurts customers, too OPINION — When companies cut corners on wages and safety, executives cash in while putting workers and customers at risk. I saw it first hand at Dollar General.I’ve always felt that working in...
