by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Featured
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF EAST ALABAMA — Key Media has announced the return of former intern and freelance reporter Sam Vise as editor of The LaFayette Sun.Originally from Trussville, Vise began her college career at the University of North Alabama before transferring to...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Featured
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is inviting travelers to experience the magic, history and scenery of England and Scotland during its 2027 Opelika Abroad trip.The “Wizarding Wonders of England & Scotland” tour is scheduled for Oct....
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to approve Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and Austin Bayles to the E-911 Communications District Board after the second reading of those openings.District 5 Commissioner...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABMAIN RE: THE MATTER OF JOHN MALCOLM RILEY, I, deceasedCASE NO. 2019-B-142Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of June, 2026, by the Hon. Jere Colley, Judge of the...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — One of the first things I learned in the military was that equipment only helps if you know how to use it. Beginning in Basic Training and carrying over into the everyday life and job of being in the military, we spent countless hours...
