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Summer Political Happenings OPINION — As the long hot summer ends and Labor Day approaches, let’s take a look back at what occurred over the last three summer months, politically. First of all, it was one of the hottest summers on record. Temperatures soared into the...

Commission Hears Bid Results For Loachapoka Community Park 

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The wanted and anticipated Loachapoka Community Park is one step closer to completion.  The Lee County Commission approved the results of the bids for the park — which opened on Aug. 24. — during...

Smiths Station Appoints New Interim City Clerk 

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION  —  Smiths Station City Clerk Morgan Bryce is stepping down from his role and welcoming in the new City Clerk Cyndi Farmer.  Farmer will enter the position in an interim role for two...

Ivey Objects to Promoting Students Under Literacy Act 

CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA GOV. KAY IVEY  OPINION — As Alabama students are beginning the new school year, there is already discussion on the promotion policy included in the Alabama Literacy Act that takes effect this year. There is no life skill more vital than...
We Lost Some Good Ones in 2021

We Lost Some Good Ones in 2021

By Steve Flowers As has been my custom for 18 years, I like for my yearend column to be a remembrance of Alabama political figures who have passed...

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About Jessica Taylor

About Jessica Taylor

BY GREG MARKLEYFOR THE OBSERVER Grounded in Alabama values of faith and patriotism, Jessica Taylor is a proud conservative, small business owner and...

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