‘Do Good Twice’ by supporting local groups in Alabama while sharing the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach Contributed by Wreaths Across America Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be featuring its annual Giving in...

By Hannah Lester and Wil Crews  The suspended Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes’ trial began Wednesday morning in Lee County.  Hughes turned himself in to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 8, 2020, after being indicted with seven ethics...

By Greg Markley The term Ugly American has been around since the late 1940s, perhaps earlier. It doesn’t refer to American tourists’ physical appearance, but our attitudes and whether we comply with the cultural norms in a given country. It mostly refers to countries...

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Curbside trash collection is coming to Lee County. The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to implement curbside solid waste collection during a special called meeting. The county will now offer household curbside...