By Mike Rogers In this new year and decade, the world remains a very dangerous place. Recently, President Donald Trump had the opportunity to take...
Report from Mike Rogers: The situation with Iran and democrats
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Jeff Sessions spoke on run for US Senate at Opelika Rotary Club meeting last week
By Morgan Bryce Editor With the March 3 primaries looming, former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions made a campaign stop in East Alabama last week...
Ward and Brown announce legislation to protect critical infrastructure
Special to the Opelika Observer Last week, Sen. Cam Ward (R – Senate District 14) and Rep. Chip Brown (R – House District 105) jointly announced the...
Jeff Sessions’ statement on the ‘Freedom From Religion Foundation’s’ intimidation tactics
Special to the Opelika Observer Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions released the following statement last Tuesday: “The Freedom From Religion...
Attorney Benjamin Parr appointed as Opelika’s Assistant Municipal Prosecutor by city council last week
By Michelle Key Publisher The Opelika City Council voted to approve the appointment of Benjamin H. Parr as the new assistant municipal prosecutor...
Lee County Commission approves ‘Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday,’ 4% pay raise for coroner
By Michelle Key Publisher The Lee County Commission issued a resolution providing for the county’s participation in a “Severe Weather Preparedness...
Bradley Byrne first candidate to visit all 67 Alabama counties
Special to the Opelika Observer Bradley Byrne's campaign announced today that Bradley is the first United States Senate candidate to visit all 67...
FarmPAC endorses Jeff Coleman for 2nd Congressional District seat
Special to the Opelika Observer FarmPAC, a political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, endorsed Jeff Coleman for U.S. House of...
Every trial is a pursuit of truth. Will my colleagues in the Senate uphold that?
By Sen. Doug Jones Submitted to the Opelika Observer “Verdict,” from the Latin “veredictum,” means “to say the truth.” Soon, my colleagues in the...