Politics Articles

Majority of Alabamian Voters Want School Choice

CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA REPUBLICAN PARTY ALABAMA — A recent survey by the Alabama Republican Party shows the majority of Alabama voters want school choice in the state of Alabama. The poll asked 1,610 respondents the following question: "The State Legislature is...

Inside the Statehouse: Our National Debt Is Unsustainable

OPINION — As the first regular session of the quadrennium evolves, there is a myriad of complex issues arising. I am reminded of three simple truisms regarding the Alabama Legislature and the governing of the state of Alabama. First of all, if anything significant or...

Opelika Designates April 28 As ‘Relay for Life’  Day

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — A proclamation was issued to former Opelika Council Member Patricia Jones and Randy and Deborah Causey, declaring April 28, 2023, as “Relay for Life Day,” and the week of April 24 through April 28 as “Every Step...

Auburn Council Adds to Spring Lake

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council granted conditional use approval for several new uses for the Spring Lake District during Tuesday night's meeting. The Spring Lake District is located at 2560 and 2600 E. Glenn Ave. The...
Opelika Kiwanis Stays Busy

Opelika Kiwanis Stays Busy

The Opelika Kiwanis Club recently hosted Dani Nelson and Leif Espelund (pictured top) , owners of the Heritage House. They spoke on the history of...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Very Impressive, High Steppin’ Victory for Gov. Ivey By Steve Flowers OPINION –– Our popular high steppin’, pistol tottin’ Gov. Kay Ivey won a very...

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