Contributed by the Office of Gov. Kay Ivey The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new high-speed notification system...
Politics Articles
Protection from Voter Lists Now Offered for Judges, Law Enforcement Officers, and Legislators
Contributed by Office of Sec. of State House Bill 123, sponsored by Representative David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) and Senator Linda...
Double voting is double-cross. Many instances unintentional, but look out for the rest
By Greg Markley In 1978, Foreigner had a massive hit with the song Double Vision. Vocalist Lou Gramm explained how the title came to him:...
Letter to the Editor: Steve Flowers’ Fundamental Misunderstanding of the US Senate
In the May 13 edition of the Observer, former state Rep. Steve Flowers argued in his state-wide political column that the retirement of U.S. Senator...
Lee County may see curbside trash pickup soon
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Lee County Commission voted to adopt an amendment to the solid waste management plan during the...
Inside the Statehouse
George Wallace Stories By Steve Flowers A good many of you enjoyed the George Wallace story I shared with you a few weeks ago. Allow me to reminisce...
Inside the Statehouse
Status of 2022 U.S. Senate Race By Steve Flowers When Senator Richard Shelby announced he would not run for reelection to a sixth six-year term in...
Judging a book by its cover is risky. What really attracts readers is an alluring title
By Greg Markley It’s easy for readers to buy a book when their favorite author, entertainer or sports hero is the focus. But what about times when...
Alabama League of Municipalities Elects 2021-2022 President and Vice President During Annual Convention in Huntsville
Contributed by city of the Opelika The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) hosted its annual convention in Huntsville May 12-15, which included...