By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.co A month from tomorrow is Jim Buston’s last day as city manager for the city of Auburn. Buston never...
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We Lost Some Good Ones This Year
By Steve Flowers As is my annual ritual, my year-end column pays tribute to Alabama political legends who have passed away during the year. Sonny...
2020 National Wreaths Across America Day sees the placement of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths
Contributed by Wreaths Across America Two weeks ago on National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,557 participating locations, dedicated Americans in...
Republican Majority in the U.S. Senate is more important to Alabama than the Presidency
By Steve Flowers As this 2020 Presidential election year comes to a close, allow me to share some final thoughts on the results with you. As you...
Opelika’s City Council denies alcohol license for Cracker Barrell
By Michelle KeyPublisher The Opelika City Council denied Cracker Barrel’s application for a retail liquor and beer license last Tuesday night. The...
Auburn council rezones land, takes next step in larger plan
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council annexed and rezoned 1.9 acres for the Weber Farms South Extension during its...
Sen. Doug Jones honors the life and service of Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins
Contributed by the office of Sen. Doug Jones U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama honored the life and service of Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins, an...
COVID not the only reason for unfinished business in legislature
Contributed byMike Ball As a politician, I could blame the mountain of unfinished business before the Alabama Legislature in 2021 on the COVID...
WHEN WILL WE STAND UP! SPEAK OUT! TELL THE TRUTH!
I want the reader to know from the beginning of this article that “I Am A Proud Member of the Democratic Party”. A Democrat that has Christian Love...