By Steve Flowers Allow me to again open my political notebook for more summer political happenings in the Heart of Dixie. As Labor Day approaches it...
Inside the Statehouse More Summer Political Happenings
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Auburn Amends Biennial Budget; How Was Auburn Affected by COVID?
BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Auburn City Council amended its biennial budget at its last council meeting — a process done midway...
More Words in the News: ‘Antebellum’ to ‘BIPOC’ to Zoom Fatigue’ (Part 2 of 2)
By GREG MARKLEY In The Deathly Hallows, a book in the Harry Potter series, a character explains something many people may not see as all that...
Katie Britt: Leaving People Behind in Afghanistan is Un-American
BY KATIE BRITT The Biden Administration has created a hotbed of national security and humanitarian disasters I’m sure like me, you’ve seen the...
Rep. Mike Rogers Expresses Concern For Safety of Americans in Afghanistan
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OFFICE OFREP. MIKE ROGERS On Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Ranking Member of the House Armed...
Jessica Ventiere Announces Campaign for District Attorney of Lee County
CONTRIBUTED BY THE JESSICA VENTIERE CAMPAIGN Earlier this week, Jessica Ventiere announced she run as candidate for district attorney of Lee County....
Alabama Cannabis Commission Committee Holds First Organizational Meeting
BY MICHELLE KEYAND MEGAN MANN The Alabama Cannabis Commission Committee held its first organizational meeting on Thursday, Aug.12, 2021. The new...
Inside the Statehouse Summer Political Happenings
By Steve Flowers This long hot and wet summer is coming to a close, and Labor Day is on the horizon. Labor Day weekend will not only mark the...
‘Together We Are Strong’ Opelika City Council Approves Acceptance of ARPA Funds
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER The Opelika Council approved a resolution to accept the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds during Tuesday night's city...