Politics Articles

‘Odds Are Alabama’ Shines Light on Dangers of Fentanyl

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANNIE GAINES / ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Odds are, if you buy pills or other illicit drugs online or from a dealer, they will be laced with a deadly dose of fentanyl. According to a 2022 United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)...

Trash Amnesty Runs Through April 7

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN —  Ready to clear out the clutter in and around your home this spring? Trash Amnesty 2023 is taking place March 13 through April 7, allowing Auburn residents to take care of spring cleaning without paying...

House Speaker Appoints State Rep. Debbie Wood as House Member Family Services Liaison

CONTRIBUTED BY TIFFANY TYSON MONTGOMERY — Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) announced on Wednesday that he has appointed State Rep. Debbie Wood (R - Valley) to serve as the House liaison for Member Family Services, a role that provides support...

Opelika Parks & Rec Receives Awards 

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA  OPELIKA — This year the ARPA District 5 Merit in Recreation award was given to Pamela Driver, Covington Recreation Center supervisor. This award is given each year to a recreation professional who has shown outstanding leadership in...
Win at Home: 1968 Olympic Games

Win at Home: 1968 Olympic Games

By Willie Spears Last week was John Carlos’s and Tommie Smith’s birthday. Carlos was born June 5, 1945, and Tommie Smith was born June 6, 1944. In...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Prison Issue Unresolved By Steve Flowers There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative  session....

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Beat 13 is officially zoned

Beat 13 is officially zoned

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Beat 13 in Beulah is officially zoned after the county held a public hearing and voted on the...

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Contributed by Susan Ray / Amerex

Contributed by Susan Ray / Amerex

United States Congressman Mike Rogers of Alabama’s Third District visited Amerex Corporation in Trussville, Alabama, on Tuesday for a plant tour and...

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