By Opelika Observer Staff Tommy Tuberville, former Auburn football head coach and political newcomer, defeated incumbent senator Doug Jones by earning __% of the votes in Alabama’s 2020 senate election. Tuberville was heavily favored to win the race entering Tuesday....

By Steve Flowers Our 2020 Election was yesterday. The Presidential race was the center of all interest. You know the results; unfortunately, my column for today had to go to press before voting began. As you are absorbing the results, allow me to remind you that we do...

Contributed by AlabamaLeague of Municipalities Councilwoman Patricia A. “Patsy” Jones of Opelika has earned the professional designation of Emeritus Certified Municipal Official. In order to achieve this high honor, a municipal official must first complete 40 credit...

By Greg Markley In October 2000, Sen. John Ashcroft of Missouri, a Republican, was fighting for reelection against Democratic Gov. Mel Carnahan. Just weeks before the election, Carnahan and two others were killed in a plane crash. It was too late to remove Mel...