by The Observer Staff | Feb 16, 2023 | Column, Greg Markley, Politics
OPINION — Columnist Molly Ivins told the story of a man seeking a seat on the Public Utilities Commission of Texas. In filling out an ethics form, he did fine when he wrote that he had a few minor traffic violations. But he added that he had shot a whooping crane,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 16, 2023 | Community, Politics
Veteran of the Month series recognizes Alabama’s heroes for service to military, local communities CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF TOMMY TUBERVILLE WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Feb. 9, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Air Force Master Sgt....
by The Observer Staff | Feb 16, 2023 | Politics
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County commission made its first revision to the COVID-19 policies since Dec. 30, 2021, on Monday night. The change reflected several recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 16, 2023 | Column, Politics, Steve Flowers
Congressional Delegation Garnered Good Committee Assignments OPINION — For the past several decades, Alabama’s power has been centered around the U.S. Senate — primarily because of Richard Shelby’s immense power and influence. During Shelby’s 36-year tenure as...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 16, 2023 | Sports
BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — February is upon us, which means spring sports are starting to get underway in Lee County. The Opelika High School boys soccer team is among the teams that have already gotten their seasons underway. After earning a 10-8...
