Politics Articles

Dixie Bibb Graves: ‘Bagging a Deer’ and a U.S. Senate Seat

BY GREG MARKLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — A common sight at university history departments for 25-30 years has been students wearing T-shirts that read: “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” I recently recalled that I saw those often at Auburn University...

Former Gander Mountain Property to See New Development

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — During Tuesday night's Opelika City Council meeting, plans for a new four-story hotel and entertainment complex was approved.  There was a public hearing for a project development agreement with VAH Investments, LLC. The...

Ward 4 Interim Council Member Named

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council named former Ward 4 Council Member Brett Smith’s replacement, Jennifer Stevens, during Tuesday night’s meeting. Smith moved to Florida at the end of May, vacating his seat. At the first...

Four Myths That Can Cost You Your Sight This July 4th

Celebrate Independence Day, But Wear Eye Protection Around Fireworks BY E.M. BRENDAN WYATT, M.D. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER  Americans — often youngsters — suffer serious eye injuries from fireworks on the Fourth of July. People like teenager Jameson Lamb,...