CONTRIBUTED BYSEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE OPINION — The COVID-19 pandemic brought on a series of challenges unlike any we’ve witnessed during our...
Raising Awareness About Mental Health
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Politics Articles
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...
Elvis and Me: Reminders of ‘The King’ Still Pop Up
OPINION — In June 1977, superstar Elvis Presley was set to perform at the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island. Tickets sold out quick —...
Lee County to use ARPA Funds for Broadband, Will Send Survey to Residents
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission agreed to send out a survey to the residents of Lee County to...
Questions Arise Surrounding Opelika’s Rental Ordinance
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA - The Observer has reached out to Opelika city officials following reports that the city has suspended its rental...
Inside the Statehouse
Special Alabamians By Steve Flowers OPINION — Under the title “Alabama is a Big Front Porch,” made famous by the legendary Alabama storyteller...