Politics Articles

Inside the Statehouse: Democrats Give Trump a Lifeline

OPINION — As mentioned last week, the presidential race has begun. The first bomb or salvo dropped last week with the political indictment of Donald Trump by a Democratic New York Manhattan borough prosecutor. It used to be off limits to use the courts to indict a...

District 5 County Commissioner Appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Richard LaGrand was sworn in as Lee County District 5 commissioner Monday night during the regular meeting of the Lee County Commission. In a last-minute addition to the county commission agenda, LaGrand was...

County Approves Water Board Funding

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted to approve items related to the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funding Monday night. “So, the [Investing in Alabama Counties program] is in the process of vetting for the...

Beware of Fentanyl: It Killed Singer Prince and Many Thousands More

OPINION — Fentanyl? Isn’t that some type of cold medicine? Perhaps it is a new rock group? Or a news dance pioneered on reality TV? No to all three. This medication has killed more than 71,000 people, as of 2021. Fentanyl is used to help relieve incessant pain, and a...
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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