BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission heard a presentation by Dan Mellot with Sain Associates on the...
County Discusses Broadband
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Politics Articles
Carter’s Post-Presidency Will Not Remake His Presidency
OPINION — In his play “The Tempest,” William Shakespeare famously wrote, “What’s past is prologue.” In today’s parlance, the phrase advances the...
Family Caregivers in Alabama Provide $8.3 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones
CONTRIBUTED BYAARP ALABAMA MONTGOMERY — The unpaid care provided by the 700,000 family caregivers in Alabama is valued at $8.3 billion, according to...
Smiths Station Talks Zoning, Pavilion at February Meetings
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — During the month of February, the Smiths Station City Council talked zoning and...
Auburn Council Considers LawnGolf Property
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council did not vote to amend conditional use approval for a property that...
Rep. Rogers Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF REP. MIKE ROGERS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), recently announced the introduction of legislation...
‘Odds Are Alabama’ Shines Light on Dangers of Fentanyl
CONTRIBUTED BY JEANNIE GAINES / ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Odds are, if you buy pills or other illicit drugs online or from a dealer,...
Trash Amnesty Runs Through April 7
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN — Ready to clear out the clutter in and around your home this spring? Trash Amnesty...
House Speaker Appoints State Rep. Debbie Wood as House Member Family Services Liaison
CONTRIBUTED BY TIFFANY TYSON MONTGOMERY — Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) announced on Wednesday that he has appointed...