Status of 2022 U.S. Senate Race By Steve Flowers When Senator Richard Shelby announced he would not run for reelection to a sixth six-year term in 2022, speculation immediately began as to who would run for our iconic senior senator’s seat. Numerous names were floated...

By Greg Markley It’s easy for readers to buy a book when their favorite author, entertainer or sports hero is the focus. But what about times when you seek a new book, either fiction or non-fiction? You likely have not read anything or saw any publicity about it...

Contributed by city of the Opelika The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) hosted its annual convention in Huntsville May 12-15, which included its annual Business Session. During that session, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller was elected by the membership to serve as ALM...

By Wil CrewsSportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night and held a public hearing regarding the zoning request of 17.8 Acres located on Birmingham Highway, near the intersection of Shelton Mill Road...