by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Column, Politics, Steve Flowers
Big Jim Folsom Alabama’s Most Uninhibited Governor OPINION — This week begins a four part series of stories surrounding Alabama’s most legendary colorful governor, James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Big Jim Folsom was the epitome of unbridled candidness. Late in his second...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY SAMANTHA COPELAND FOR DISTRICT JUDGE LEE COUNTY — Lee County attorney Samantha Copelan has announced she will seek the upcoming vacant seat on the Lee County District Court. “I am incredibly thankful for the support and encouragement I have received...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Gov. Kay Ivey has signed Senate Bill 5, the redistricting map, according to a statement sent out by her office on July 21. Ivey also issued the following statement: “Following the U.S. Supreme Court order, I...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Column, Greg Markley, Politics
OPINION — On July 18 at the Alabama State House, Republicans proposed adding African American voters to one of Alabama’s seven congressional districts. That didn’t dissuade critics who argued that falls short of the wish of the U.S. Supreme Court to create another...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: CV-2023-900216 SPRAYBERRY REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LTD., Plaintiff,...
