by The Observer Staff | Feb 2, 2024 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
BY BETH PINYERD CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — Today is of historical interest, as it marks the anniversary of the first meeting of the United States Supreme Court on Feb. 1, 1790. The Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the land, consisting of nine...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 2, 2024 | Column, Greg Markley
BY GREG MARKLEY OPINION — Teaching college at Fort Benning in 2013, I gave 30 soldiers an assignment: “Name your favorite of the Ten Amendments and explain why.” When essays came in a week later, I found one Sixth Amendment (criminal defendants’ rights), two Fourth...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 2, 2024 | Featured, Politics, Uncategorized
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY – As Lee County continues to expand broadband access, thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, into less-reached areas of the county, many residents continue to approach the commission...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 2, 2024 | Column, Steve Flowers
BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION— The 2024 Legislative Session begins next week. It will be difficult to replicate the success of last year’s regular session. The 2023 year was a premier year for any first year of a quadrennium. Indeed, it may be one of the most momentous in...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 2, 2024 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMAIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY SMITH SWEENEY, deceasedCASE NO.:2023-597NOTICE TO CREDITORSLetters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Claudette Weeks, Personal Representative on the 10th day of...
