by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Steve Flowers
Women in Alabama Politics OPINION — It is hard to imagine that it was only a little over 100 years ago that women were given the right to vote in the United States. The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women full suffrage, was finally ratified in 1920....
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community, Politics
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Finances were the central subject of the Smiths Station City Council in May, with the council reviewing and approving the budget. Mayor F. L. “Bubba” Copeland was back for the May 9 and...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Greg Markley
OPINION — As a soldier myself, a remark I heard often on Army deployments was, “Back at Bragg ….” The soldier who said it was invariably wearing the Airborne or Special Operations Forces patches from the base in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The comment was followed...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions
CONTRIBUTED BY E.M. BRENDAN WYATT, MS, MD. OPINION — When Alabamians need surgery, especially on something as complex and important as their eyes, they should be able to trust that the medical professional providing their care is knowledgeable and highly trained. Yet,...
by The Observer Staff | May 24, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM ALABAMA — News that Alabama’s unemployment rate has reached a record low can overshadow the fact that thousands of jobs are available and employers are looking to hire workers immediately, said Alabama...
