Special to the Opelika Observer FarmPAC, a political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, endorsed Jeff Coleman for U.S. House of...
FarmPAC endorses Jeff Coleman for 2nd Congressional District seat
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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...
MLI Reform to enhance compliance yet ease burden on drivers
Special to the Opelika Observer The Alabama Department of Revenue, in accordance with changes made by the Legislature in Act 2019-446, will work to...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers As the new year begins, so does a Presidential election year. For several decades, in fact for most of the twentieth century,...
Smiths Station City Council approves new appointment to city’s planning commission
By Morgan Bryce Editor The Smiths Station City Council approved Justin Shepherd to become the next member of the city’s planning commission during...
Lee County Voters League elect new officers for 2020
Special to the Opelika Observer During the Dec. 2 meeting of the Lee County Voters League, participants voted to fill several positions within the...
Senator Doug Jones’ FUTURE Act Signed into Law by President Trump
Special to the Opelika Observer Last week U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) released the following statement on the President’s signing of his...
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement a win for America
Special to the Opellika Observer Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement last week after the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers As is my tradition, as the old year comes to a close, I like to pay homage to legendary Alabama leaders who have passed away. We...