by The Observer Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Community, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and Mayor Gary Fuller recognized Oniece Starks, Thomasine Smith and Brandon Littles (not in attendance at the meeting) for their efforts in assisting an individual that was lying on...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Obituaries
Patsy Mitcham Johnson passed peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 19, 2023. Patsy was born July 18, 1940, in Chambers County, Alabama, where she lived all of her young life. She attended Lafayette High School, where she was Homecoming Queen, and it was here she met her...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Community, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Auburn City Council on Feb. 21, two board vacancies were announced as being open for nominees. There are two vacancies to the East Alabama Mental Health Board with...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Column, Greg Markley, Politics
OPINION — In a perfect world, OpSec (operational security) would work in every time and place. It is a common term in the military, and more and more among businesses. It facilitates risk management through procedural processes. This encourages managers to view...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Obituaries
Myra Baxter Boyter, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Wetumpka, Alabama. She was born to Belle and Guy Baxter on Oct. 25, 1923, in Clio, Alabama. She is survived by her children Ron (Peggy) Boyter, Jim Boyter, Barbara Corey, and Tommy (Joyce)...