CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA ARISE / BY AKIESHA ANDERSON OPNION —The first stop on the road to untaxing groceries in Alabama is straight ahead. Lawmakers...
Politics Articles
Alabama’s Grocery Tax Reduction:
Alabama’s Historic Grocery Tax Cut Goes Into Effect,
But More Work Remains To Finish The Job
BY LT. GOV. WILL AINSWORTH OPINION —Alabamians are feeling a bit of relief at the grocery store checkout lines as a result of the tax cut on food...
Auburn Council Moves Forward with Pearson Park
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —Auburn approved a professional services agreement to move forward with design of the Ann...
Opelika to Change Ordinance Pertaining to Opelika Power Services
BY MICHELLE KEY OPELIKA —Brent Poteet, director of Opelika Power Services (OPS), requested that the Opelika City Council approve two ordinances to...
Inside the Statehouse
Summer Political Happenings OPINION — As the long hot summer ends and Labor Day approaches, let’s take a look back at what occurred over the last...
Commission Hears Bid Results For Loachapoka Community Park
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The wanted and anticipated Loachapoka Community Park is one step closer to...
Smiths Station Appoints New Interim City Clerk
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station City Clerk Morgan Bryce is stepping down from his...
Ivey Objects to Promoting Students Under Literacy Act
CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA GOV. KAY IVEY OPINION — As Alabama students are beginning the new school year, there is already discussion on the...
Inside the Statehouse
Big Jim: “Just spell my name right!” OPINION — Alabama has never had a more colorful governor than Big Jim Folsom. He also was a brilliant...