by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Column, Politics, Steve Flowers
Governor’s Race Down to the Wire By Steve Flowers OPINION — We are down to the last few days in the 2022 governor’s race. For the first time in my memory, the governor’s race has been overshadowed by another race. The race to fill the void left by retiring senior U.S....
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Politics
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Greg Boddie is vying for the Lee County Commission District 4 seat. Boddie said he was inspired to put his name on the ballot after “a lot of prayer” and “encouragement from a number of local residents.”...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Politics
Resolution sought in Frederick Road land dispute BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Alabama native Helen Keller once declared, “Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much.” May is Historic Preservation Month, and with it came a...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Column, Greg Markley
By GREG MARKLEY OPINION –– With the advent of popular Food Truck Fridays in Opelika, and with Auburn also having such events, I think about my college job. It featured a colorful mayor, a wise mentor and a much-loved food truck dating back to 1888. The politician, the...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2022 | Politics
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council recognized several residents and approved multiple items on the agenda at its May 17 meeting. Council President Eddie Smith was absent from the meeting due to an ailment....
