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Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Exton’s Law

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Exton's Law, a bill to elimiate discrimination against individuals with disabilities when being reviewed for an organ transplant waiting list, was signed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently. The bill was sponsored by Alabama District 38...

Inside the Statehouse

Friends and Lawyers OPINION — We continue this week with our series of stories about Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom. Big Jim was a true politician, and he was not above straddling the fence, but at least he was honest about it. When...

Colorado Springs, Not Huntsville, Selected as Home for Space Command

Alabama Leaders React BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — President Joe Biden announced on July 31 that the U.S. Space Command Headquarters would remain in Colorado, overturning a last-ditch decision by the previous Trump administration to move it...

President Carter’s Trials, Triumphs — Part 1 — The Killer Rabbit

OPINION — As a sophomore at a New England college, I went to a history class in a new semester with two friends. We sat up front because I prefer it. Suddenly, we looked at the blackboard and it read: “Welcome to Psychology 101.” Very embarrassed, we ran out while the...

Colin Powell Knew How to Treat People — Even The Unruly Press

Colin Powell Knew How to Treat People — Even The Unruly Press

Oct 20, 2021

By GREG MARKLEY Colin Powell, son of Jamaican immigrants in Harlem, rose to the zeniths of American authority—military, diplomatic and moral....

International Charity Fraud Awareness Week is Oct. 18 to 22

International Charity Fraud Awareness Week is Oct. 18 to 22

Oct 20, 2021

CONTRIBUTED BY THEOFFICE OF STEVE MARSHALL Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall is joining with state charities regulators and the Federal Trade Commission...

ROGERS MOURNS PASSING OF GENERAL COLIN POWELL

ROGERS MOURNS PASSING OF GENERAL COLIN POWELL

Oct 20, 2021

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement mourning the death of former...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Oct 13, 2021

Seniority vs. Senility By Steve Flowers Our senior senator, Richard Shelby, will be remembered as Alabama’s most prominent senator when he retires...

International Charity Fraud Awareness Week is Oct. 18 to 22

Alabama Forestry Association Endorses Randy Price for State Senate

Oct 13, 2021

CONTRIBUTED BY THE AFA The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announces its endorsement of Randy Price who is seeking reelection for State Senate...

County Sets Public Hearing For Noise Ordinance

County Sets Public Hearing For Noise Ordinance

Oct 13, 2021

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Lee County Commission set a public hearing to discuss a noise ordinance in Lee County Tuesday night...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Oct 6, 2021

Prison Issue Tackled,New Prisons on the Way By Steve Flowers The problem of overcrowded prisons is a dilemma that has been facing Alabama for close...

International Charity Fraud Awareness Week is Oct. 18 to 22

Opelika City Council Approves Nearly $380,000 in Appropriations to Local Groups

Oct 6, 2021

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER The Opelika City Council approved more than $375,000 in appropriations to various organizations during Tuesday night’s city...

Toomer’s Corner Sit-In Hosts Women’s March

Toomer’s Corner Sit-In Hosts Women’s March

Oct 6, 2021

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Toomer’s Corner Sit-in hosted one of 650 women’s marches across the United States this past Saturday...

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