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Tuberville sponsors nut bill

CONTRIBUTED BY SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation that would make pecans and other tree nuts eligible for the USDA’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Ben...

Tuberville bill would abolish TSA, privatize airport security

CONTRIBUTED BY SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Abolish TSA Act, which would dissolve the bloated and ineffective Transportation Security Administration (TSA) while allowing America’s...

Birmingham businessman launches Senate campaign | Larriett announces candidacy for Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s seat in U.S. Senate

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BIRMINGHAM—Dakarai Larriett, a successful entrepreneur and community activist, has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026. As the son of a U.S. Army veteran and a teacher, Dakarai said he is passionate about...

‘Hands Off’ protest held in Opelika

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hundreds of citizens met at the Andrews Federal Building on Avenue A in Opelika on April 5 to protest U.S. President Donald J. Trump, his administration and billionaire Elon Musk. Part of the “Hands Off!” movement, the...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 30, 2023

Summer Political Happenings OPINION — As the long hot summer ends and Labor Day approaches, let’s take a look back at what occurred over the last...

Commission Hears Bid Results For Loachapoka Community Park

Commission Hears Bid Results For Loachapoka Community Park

Aug 30, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The wanted and anticipated Loachapoka Community Park is one step closer to...

Smiths Station Appoints New Interim City Clerk

Smiths Station Appoints New Interim City Clerk

Aug 30, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station City Clerk Morgan Bryce is stepping down from his...

Ivey Objects to Promoting Students Under Literacy Act

Ivey Objects to Promoting Students Under Literacy Act

Aug 30, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA GOV. KAY IVEY OPINION — As Alabama students are beginning the new school year, there is already discussion on the...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 23, 2023

Big Jim: “Just spell my name right!” OPINION — Alabama has never had a more colorful governor than Big Jim Folsom. He also was a brilliant...

Tuberville Announces Service Academy Information Sessions with Alabama Delegation

Tuberville Announces Service Academy Information Sessions with Alabama Delegation

Aug 23, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE OPELIKA — Last week U.S. Sen.Tommy Tuberville announced that his office will be leading...

Newspaper Obituaries for Pets: A Dead Issue, or Not

Newspaper Obituaries for Pets: A Dead Issue, or Not

Aug 23, 2023

OPINION — As a 20-year-old copyboy at a large newspaper in 1977-1980, one of my unofficial jobs was ensuring the 70-something photo editor would not...

WARNING: Colleges Better Stock Narcan By Fall Semester

Aug 23, 2023

Ignoring the Epidemic Could Lead to Wrongful Death Liability CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPINION — During 2022 a staggering 110,236 Americans — an...

Auburn Adopts Transportation Plan

Aug 17, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —The city of Auburn approved its FY 2024 plan during its Tuesday night meeting.“The city...

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