By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Gov. Kay Ivey extended the current safer at home order and mask ordinance through Aug. 31 during a Wednesday morning press conference.  The mask ordinance, first announced on July 15 requires face coverings when in pubic or...

GOP Primary Over,Fall Elections Begin The field is set for the November General Election and more than likely the races were decided on July 14. We had some good races, including the race for the junior U.S. Senate seat as well as two open Congressional seats. Tommy...

Courtesy of theCity of Smiths Station The Smiths Station City Council approved a resolution authorizing the formation of a Road Name Change Committee during Tuesday’s meeting. Committee members include Chairman Richard Cooley, Vice Chairman Morris Jackson, Planning...

Courtesy of AlabamaState Senate Press Office Sen. Randy Price (R-Opelika) released the following statement regarding his health following his hospitalization and diagnosis of COVID-19. “I have been overwhelmed with prayers, love and support since Oline and I fell ill,...