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When Jimmy Carter Left the Southern Baptists

OPINION — As former President Jimmy Carter remains in hospice and in people’s prayers, a lesser-known episode of his life is worth a relook. In October 2000, he left the Southern Baptist Convention because of an ideological split. Carter had several differences with...

Sen. Katie Britt Is Helping Advance Smart Clean Energy Policy

CONTRIBUTED BY STATE REP. DEBBIE WOOD OPINION — As one of the state representatives for Chambers and Lee counties, I understand the important role the businesses along East Alabama play in supporting our state and national economy. From manufacturing and health care...

Opelika to Host Memorial Day Services May 29

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika will host Memorial Day Services on May 29, 2023. The event will honor and remember military heroes who fought for our country’s freedom. And we will show support for the families who lost loved...

Mayor’s Memorial Day Breakfast Set for May 29

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN — The Auburn community is invited to honor our nation’s heroes at the 23rd annual Mayor’s Memorial Day Breakfast on Monday, May 29. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Hotel at Auburn University and...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jul 15, 2021

By Steve Flowers The Story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th Governor and One of the State’s Greatest Philanthropists Since I hail from Troy,...

Lee County Decides Against Funding Program

Lee County Decides Against Funding Program

Jul 15, 2021

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Lee County Commission opted not to join the National Association of Counties “Investing in Alabama...

Opelika Celebrates Youth Incarceration Prevention Program’s Successful Year

Opelika Celebrates Youth Incarceration Prevention Program’s Successful Year

Jul 15, 2021

By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer With work and dedication, Opelika has made a difference in the lives of teenagers and young adults. The...

‘The Silent Killer: Unconscious Bias’

‘The Silent Killer: Unconscious Bias’

Jul 15, 2021

BY EMERY LAYFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER On July 13, at 8:30 a.m., EagleCast hosted an hour-long webinar addressing unconscious bias in the workplace....

Secretary of State John H. Merrill Responds to Vice President Kamala Harris

Secretary of State John H. Merrill Responds to Vice President Kamala Harris

Jul 15, 2021

Contributed bythe office of John Merrill The following is a direct response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ most...

Lee County to Receive $32 Million, the Question is How to Spend It

Lee County to Receive $32 Million, the Question is How to Spend It

Jul 7, 2021

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The American Rescue Plan has designated recovery funds around the nation to help states recover from the...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jul 7, 2021

John Patterson By Steve Flowers Alabama lost its oldest past Governor when John Patterson passed away last month. He died on the same land where he...

Critical Race Theory is Both Controversial and Misunderstood

Critical Race Theory is Both Controversial and Misunderstood

Jul 7, 2021

By GREG MARKLEY Three months ago, I visited Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. Late one afternoon, I saw 15 to 20 cadets relaxing...

Gov. Ivey Ends State of Emergency

Gov. Ivey Ends State of Emergency

Jul 7, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Gov. Kay Ivey ended Alabama’s state of emergency today that first went into effect on March 13, 2020,...

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