By Samuel Moore-Sobel Special to the Opelika Observer “…I really do feel that there’s something lovely about the way that it ends,” Pete Holmes said...
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Opelika City Council continues to consider changes to the Historic Preservation ordinance as residents voice their concerns
By Michelle Key Publisher The Opelika City Council and Mayor Fuller continued to receive public comments from residents of Opelika during last...
Sen. Doug Jones applauds disaster declaration for North Alabama flooding recovery efforts
Special to the Opelika Observer Last week, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) approval of a...
Rogers on public release of the Mueller Report: ‘No Collusion, No Obstruction’
Special to the Opelika Observer Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement last week after The Mueller Report was released to the public...
Wood appointed to ATRIP committee by Gov. Kay Ivey
Special to the Opelika Observer District 38 Rep. Debbie Wood was recently appointed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to become a member of the ATRIP-II...
Smiths Station City Council honors National Merit Scholarship finalist
By Morgan Bryce Editor National Merit Scholarship finalist Madison Brandt was honored with a proclamation recognizing her accomplishments during...
Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall supports legislation to reform the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Special to the Opelika Observer Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall announced his support of legislation to reform the Alabama Board of Pardons and...
Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall files brief responding to former Speaker Mike Hubbard’s appeal of his 11 felony ethics convictions
Special to the Opelika Observer Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall filed a brief with the Alabama Supreme Court last week, responding to former House...
Sen. Doug Jones speaks on lack of action on disaster aid for state
Special to the Opelika Observer Sen. Doug Jones recently expressed deep disappointment in the Senate’s failure to deliver critical disaster aid to...