By Greg Markley Today, (Jan. 20, 2021) Joseph R. Biden throws off the -elect from his title and becomes U.S. President. In the audience will be more...
On Inauguration Day, the new vice president and Cabinet bring diversity
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Despite criticisms, Alabama’s environment is best it’s been since standards were first measured
By Lance LeFleurDirector, Alabama Department of EnvironmentalManagement As the director of the state agency charged with safeguarding Alabama’s...
Opelika City Council reverses decision on alcohol license for Cracker Barrel
By Michelle KeyPublisher In a 4:1 vote with the nay vote coming from Ward 3 Councilman Robert Lofton, the Opelika City Council approved an alcohol...
Lee County citizens continue to fight potential quarry
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Three Lee County residents attended the first Lee County Commission meeting of 2021 to ask the...
Alabama May Lose A Congressional Seat, but Maybe Not
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
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
By Greg Markley Four years after I attended Jimmy Carter’s inauguration, things were changing. I graduated from college with a bachelor’s in...
Secretary Merrill condemns violence in D.C.
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...
Reapportionment will be paramount issue with legislature
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...