Contributed by theLee County Sherriff’s Office Rutledge A suspect in the late December 2020 shooting at the Del Ranch Bar in the Smiths Station area has been taken into custody. On Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, Clark County, Nevada authorities notified Lee County Sheriff’s...

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council held a work session on Feb. 8 to discuss short-term rental policies for the city.  The council will take formal action on the considered policies on Tuesday night during the regular council...

Contributed by the Officeof Governor Kay Ivey Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett (R – HD 44); House Bill 192 by Rep. Bill Poole (R – HD 63); and Senate Bill 30 by Sen. Arthur Orr (R – SD 3) into law. During the...

Story By Hannah Lester Photos Contributed By Jessica Mills  Can you imagine strapping on 25-pound pack, lacing up a pair of hiking boots and heading into the woods for a six-month trip — all without ever having gone backpacking before?  That’s what...