by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Column, Politics, Steve Flowers
Shelby’s Last Hurrah Will Benefit Alabamians for Generations OPINION — Richard Shelby’s last week as our United States senator was poetically amazing. The nation watched as he gave his farewell address to the Senate. His speech was followed by a tribute from his...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Community, Politics
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission honored the life of late District 5 Commissioner John Andrew Harris Monday night. Harris, who passed away on Jan. 15, served multiple terms on the commission and had been a public...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — The Alabama Broadcasters Association (ABA) and the Alabama Press Association (APA) commend Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for outlining in detail how public records can be accessed from state agencies. The executive order,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Community, Education
CONTRIBUTED BY ACES AUBURN — Put a spin on the childrens’ favorite meal with Live Well Alabama’s Power Mac and Cheese. This twist on a classic family favorite will feed the whole family and provide a healthy comfort food when the weather drops. ADOBE STOCK...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | Column, Greg Markley, Politics
OPINION — I wonder how department heads at Auburn University or the University of Alabama would respond to an online professor who never reveals his own photo on the Zoom screen. How about the students? Their photos are expected to be posted. But when a professor such...