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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...

Democratic Executive Committee of Lee County Invites New Members to Its Board

CONTRIBUTED BYPATSY BOYD PARKER LEE COUNTY — Patsy Boyd Parker, outgoing chair of the Lee County Democratic Party's Executive Committee, invites additional members to the board. Individuals interested in applying for membership should phone one of the following...

Pandemic Had ‘Tremendous Impact’ on Hospitals

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Hospital margins in Alabama have dropped 79% since the start of the pandemic, despite receiving financial assistance directly from the federal government and federal funds distributed through the state. Currently,...

Opelika Chamber Encourages Vote for School Tax Renewal

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted to act as the advocate and leading communicator to encourage a positive voter turnout to support the 11-mil tax renewal that contributes more...

Alabama May Lose A Congressional Seat, but Maybe Not

Alabama May Lose A Congressional Seat, but Maybe Not

Jan 13, 2021

By Steve Flowers It has been speculated for several years that Alabama could lose a congressional seat after the 2020 Census. It was thought to be a...

A new traffic light and a new school Auburn City Council holds first meeting of the new year

A new traffic light and a new school Auburn City Council holds first meeting of the new year

Jan 13, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn City Council’s first meeting of the new year was short, but it approved the authorization of...

A 1981 poli-sci major’s dream—Reagan takes office and hostages released

A 1981 poli-sci major’s dream—Reagan takes office and hostages released

Jan 13, 2021

By Greg Markley Four years after I attended Jimmy Carter’s inauguration, things were changing. I graduated from college with a bachelor’s in...

A new traffic light and a new school Auburn City Council holds first meeting of the new year

Secretary Merrill condemns violence in D.C.

Jan 13, 2021

Contributed bythe office of John H. Merrill The following is a direct statement from Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill in response to the...

Alabama May Lose A Congressional Seat, but Maybe Not

Reapportionment will be paramount issue with legislature

Jan 6, 2021

By Steve Flowers As we close the book on 2020, we will close the door on national politics and get back to the basics, good old Alabama...

A new traffic light and a new school Auburn City Council holds first meeting of the new year

Alabama Free Legal Answers provides free online civil legal advice

Jan 6, 2021

Contributed by Alabama Law Foundation To help low-income Alabama residents navigate civil legal issues, Alabama Free Legal Answers program provides...

A new traffic light and a new school Auburn City Council holds first meeting of the new year

Sen. Doug Jones on end of senate term

Jan 6, 2021

Contributed by Sen. Doug Jones Press Office U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama released the following statement on the end of his term in the U.S....

A new traffic light and a new school Auburn City Council holds first meeting of the new year

Alabama students and community members stage protest in opposition to Kay Ivey’s private prison construction plan

Jan 6, 2021

Contributed By Alabama Students Against Prisons Alabama Students Against Prisons, a coalition of college students from universities across the...

Kiwanis Club of Opelika enjoys busy December

Kiwanis Club of Opelika enjoys busy December

Jan 6, 2021

Dr. Mark Neighbors Superintendent of Opelika City Schools spoke to the club about the challenges of the school year and Covid-19.Pictured are Mary...

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