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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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Opelika City Council discusses Springwood

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — During the work session prior to Tuesday night’s city council meeting, City Building Inspector Jeff Kappelman and city of Opelika Shane Boyd presented an update on the Springwood Hotel. Nearly six months ago, the council voted to...
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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jul 19, 2023

If Alabama Loses Space Command, It's Because We Lost Shelby OPINION — Make no mistake about it, the decision as to where the heralded National Space...

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DA Requesting Funds 

DA Requesting Funds 

Jun 28, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission heard a DA Funding Proposal from  District Attorney...

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