Special Alabamians By Steve Flowers OPINION — Under the title “Alabama is a Big Front Porch,” made famous by the legendary Alabama storyteller...
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OPD, Community Celebrates ‘Together Opelika’
BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Police Academy Alumni Association (OPAAA) hosted the inaugural Chief's Banquet...
Opelika Recognized for Excellence
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), the largest regional economic development association in...
OPAAA Honors, Recognizes OPD Chief, Officers
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Gov. Ivey Sends Joint Governors Letter to Biden Opposing International Travel Vaccine Mandates
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — Dear Mr. President, We request you lift the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on international travel to the United...
Lounge To Come
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Auburn has a new lounge on the way — The Session. 157 E. Magnolia Ave. will soon serve...
LCDC To Discuss Elections
CONTRIBUTED BY LCDC AUBURN — The Lee County Democratic Club (LCDC) will host a gathering on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the recent...
ALGOP Condems Mar-a-Lago Raid
CONTRIBUTED BY ALGOP OPINION — Members of the Alabama Republican Party passed a resolution condemning the Biden Administration for the F.B.I. raid...
The Value of Education
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPINION — Throughout the years, I always told my sons and the players I coached that this country...