by The Observer Staff | Jun 21, 2023 | Column, Steve Flowers
OPINION — Young Andrew Sorrell was sworn into office as the 41st state auditor of Alabama in January. In the early years of Alabama statehood, the state auditor and state treasurer were important positions in our 1819 political era. In those wilderness times of...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 21, 2023 | Community, Featured, Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It appears that Mr. Gatti’s is still on its way to Opelika — at least, according to the Opelika City Council agenda. Tuesday night, during the Opelika City Council meeting, the council approved a restaurant retail...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 21, 2023 | Community, Featured, Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Target is one step closer to opening in downtown Auburn. Target received its alcohol beverage licenses during the Auburn City Council meeting Tuesday night. The council approved retail beer (off premise only)...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 21, 2023 | Column
OPINION — Conservative commentator Dennis Prager once said, “The bigger the government the smaller the citizen.” He’s not wrong. Rest assured; I believe that government has a purpose. Jesus even said to “render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s,” indicating among...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 21, 2023 | Community, Politics
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a meeting on Saturday, July 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Opelika Public Library, located at 1100 Glenn St., in Opelika. All interested Democrats are welcome. Those that plan...
