Politics Articles

Local pharmacists respond to Alabama House Bill 238

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Small independent pharmacies across Alabama have been facing a continuing challenge to offset losses incurred when prices they pay for prescription medicines are higher than the amounts reimbursed by insurance companies.State...

Commission allocates over $4 million in federal funds

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — At its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 25, the Lee County Commission passed four resolutions dispersing federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).The first resolution designates $1...

Alabama Supreme Court holds session at AU

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Auburn University hosted a working session of the Alabama Supreme Court on March 14 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center, offering a rare opportunity for the public to observe the Court in action outside the state judicial...

Alabama aims at ending distracted driving

New state law limits use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.In 2022, almost 7% of all motor vehicle-related...