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Three Great Alabama Preachers OPINION — Many of you may be surprised to know that politicians and preachers are often friends while on earth. They actually run in the same circles in their communities as well as around the state. It has been my pleasure to have known...

She’s My Hero …

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and Mayor Gary Fuller recognized Oniece Starks, Thomasine Smith and Brandon Littles (not in attendance at the meeting) for their efforts in assisting an individual that was lying on...

Auburn Considers Board Vacancies

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Auburn City Council on Feb. 21, two board vacancies were announced as being open for nominees. There are two vacancies to the East Alabama Mental Health Board with...

Top Secret Documents, Delays, Biden, Pence, a Hidden M16 — Part 2

OPINION — In a perfect world, OpSec (operational security) would work in every time and place. It is a common term in the military, and more and more among businesses. It facilitates risk management through procedural processes. This encourages managers to view...

A three-year career to 25 years with the city of Auburn: Jim Buston retires

A three-year career to 25 years with the city of Auburn: Jim Buston retires

Jan 2, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.co A month from tomorrow is Jim Buston’s last day as city manager for the city of Auburn. Buston never...

We Lost Some Good Ones This Year

We Lost Some Good Ones This Year

Dec 30, 2020

By Steve Flowers As is my annual ritual, my year-end column pays tribute to Alabama political legends who have passed away during the year. Sonny...

2020 National Wreaths Across America Day sees the placement of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths

2020 National Wreaths Across America Day sees the placement of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths

Dec 30, 2020

Contributed by Wreaths Across America Two weeks ago on National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,557 participating locations, dedicated Americans in...

We Lost Some Good Ones This Year

Republican Majority in the U.S. Senate is more important to Alabama than the Presidency

Dec 23, 2020

By Steve Flowers As this 2020 Presidential election year comes to a close, allow me to share some final thoughts on the results with you. As you...

Opelika’s City Council denies alcohol license for Cracker Barrell

Opelika’s City Council denies alcohol license for Cracker Barrell

Dec 23, 2020

By Michelle KeyPublisher The Opelika City Council denied Cracker Barrel’s application for a retail liquor and beer license last Tuesday night. The...

Opelika’s City Council denies alcohol license for Cracker Barrell

Auburn council rezones land, takes next step in larger plan

Dec 23, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council annexed and rezoned 1.9 acres for the Weber Farms South Extension during its...

Opelika’s City Council denies alcohol license for Cracker Barrell

Sen. Doug Jones honors the life and service of Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins

Dec 23, 2020

Contributed by the office of Sen. Doug Jones U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama honored the life and service of Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins, an...

Opelika’s City Council denies alcohol license for Cracker Barrell

COVID not the only reason for unfinished business in legislature

Dec 23, 2020

Contributed byMike Ball As a politician, I could blame the mountain of unfinished business before the Alabama Legislature in 2021 on the COVID...

Opelika’s City Council denies alcohol license for Cracker Barrell

WHEN WILL WE STAND UP! SPEAK OUT! TELL THE TRUTH!

Dec 23, 2020

I want the reader to know from the beginning of this article that “I Am A Proud Member of the Democratic Party”. A Democrat that has Christian Love...

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