Politics Articles

Elvis and Me: Reminders of ‘The King’ Still Pop Up

OPINION —  In June 1977, superstar Elvis Presley was set to perform at the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island. Tickets sold out quick — too quick — to the two performances. But when a third performance was added, I could have gotten a ticket to that, but I...

Lee County to use ARPA Funds for Broadband, Will Send Survey to Residents

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission agreed to send out a survey to the residents of Lee County to learn more about broadband usage during Monday night's county commission meeting. The county has a certain amount of money...

Questions Arise Surrounding Opelika’s Rental Ordinance

BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA - The Observer has reached out to Opelika city officials following reports that the city has suspended its rental inspections and registrations. The reports come following last week’s Alabama State Supreme Court case between the city of...

Inside the Statehouse

Special Alabamians By Steve Flowers OPINION — Under the title “Alabama is a Big Front Porch,” made famous by the legendary Alabama storyteller Kathryn Tucker Wyndham, I will continue to share some personal political stories with you this week. As many of you know, I...