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Sen. Doug Jones presses AG Barr to investigate cattle market price fixing

Special to theOpelika Observer Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and his colleagues are demanding U.S. Attorney General William Barr, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, open an investigation into reports of price fixing in the cattle market in the wake of...

By Natalie AndersonStaff Reporter The Opelika City Council conducted the second livestream of their regular city council meetings via Facebook last Tuesday night for citizens to view from home to ensure the safety and health of the public. Because of COVID-19, those...

Alabama counties now able to apply for COVID-19-related election expense reimbursement

Special to theOpelika Observer Last Wednesday, Alabama received $6,473,612 from the coronavirus stimulus package recently appropriated by Congress. The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office will match 20% ($1,294,722) of this funding to prepare for and respond to...

The fight against the ‘Invisible Enemy’

Special to theOpelika Observer Our nation is under attack from an invisible enemy. We are at war with the coronavirus. It has brought our powerful economy to a halt and millions have lost their jobs. It has closed our schools and forced almost every American to live...
The Water’s Edge

The Water’s Edge

By Sarah West Allow your heart to smile today. Let peace and tranquility renew your spirit. Stand in the sunlight and immerse yourself in its...

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