by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Community, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Club presented the city of Opelika with a check for $60,000 during Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting as a way of giving back to the city, acknowledging its partnership...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Registration for the 2023 Near His Heart dinner is now open. The Near His Heart dinner is a special night for parents and caregivers of those with special needs. The program is set for Feb. 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Lakeview Baptist...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Community, Politics
BY 1819NEWS CRAIG MONGER ALABAMA — At Monday’s inauguration, Alabama’s highest-ranking state offices suggested school choice could be a priority in the near future. School choice has been in public conversation for years. Alabama’s poor national...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY LAKE MARTIN TOURISM ASSOCIATION ALEXANDER CITY — Lake Martin is known for its fishing-stripers, bass, crappie, catfish and the million-dollar bass. Crank 4 Bank returns to the Lake Martin area again this year and will be releasing 200 tagged bass in a...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Steve Flowers
Inauguration Day OPINION — The inauguration of our Alabama Constitutional officials was Monday. Our state constitution calls for the inauguration to be held on the third Monday in January. As you would expect and as almanacs suggest, it is usually a cold day. Over the...