By Steve Flowers We are fewer than three months away from the election for our number two U.S. Senate Seat. The winner of the Republican Primary on...
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By Steve Flowers Qualifying has ended and the players are in place for next year’s elections. It is a Presidential year. It is up in the air as to...
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By Steve Flowers Alabama is in good hands with John McMillan. A good man is in the job of State Treasurer of Alabama for the third straight...
Gov. Kay Ivey announces record number of foster-care adoptions
Special to the Opelika Observer Gov. Kay Ivey announced last Thursday that, yet again, Alabama reported a record number of foster care adoptions. In...
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By Steve Flowers Early speculation on the 2020 U.S. Senate race had State Sen. Del Marsh listed as a potential GOP aspirant. He had considered...
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BY Steve Flowers Dr. David Bronner has marked his place in Alabama political and governmental history. He has headed the revered Retirement Systems...
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By Steve Flowers We have two men who were elected to statewide constitutional offices last year, who seem to be doing a good job. They are both...
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By Steve Flowers One of the greatest Congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age...
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By Steve Flowers The second year of the reign of Gov. Kay Ivey may give her a second major accomplishment during her tenure. In her first year, she...