Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate Constitution Week annually during the week of Sept. 17 through 23 to commemorate its history and...
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Inside the Statehouse
The Decibel Level Story OPINION — Those of us who served a long time in the legislature have a lot of stories. I served 16 years from 1982 to 1998...
Lee County Continues Designation of ARPA Funds
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to allocate more American Rescue Plan funds...
‘Running Up the Score’ is Done in Politics as Well as Sports
OPINION — Many but not all Auburn and Alabama sports fans dislike “running up the score.” It occurs when a team plays to get added points although...
Raising Awareness About Mental Health
CONTRIBUTED BYSEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE OPINION — The COVID-19 pandemic brought on a series of challenges unlike any we’ve witnessed during our...
Ivey Attends Tourism Conference in Auburn
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY AUBURN — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spoke to members of Alabama’s tourism and hospitality industry Aug....
New Restaurant Coming Soon
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council approved a restaurant retail liquor ABC license for a new restaurant...
Opelika City Council Approves Redistricting Map
Approves $162.6 Million FY 2023 Budget BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — After months of deliberation, meetings and public...
Inside the Statehouse
Alabama: A Big Front Porch OPINION — For decades, losing political candidates in Alabama have been exiled to “Buck’s Pocket.” It is uncertain when...