by The Observer Staff | May 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
BY kadie taylorTHE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — Chambers County went to the polls Tuesday, May 19, to cast ballots in a number of contested local and statewide primary races, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, coroner, county commission and several...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Featured
By Daniel Schmidt AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on May 19 approved a zoning ordinance amendment that formally carves out where the city’s newly regulated consumable hemp retailers can set up shop. It is the latest local move in a months-long effort to bring...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Featured, Politics, Uncategorized
BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Former Lee County Sheriff’s deputy Cam Hunt narrowly defeated 27-year incumbent Jay Jones in the Republican primary for Lee County sheriff Tuesday night, May 19.While Tuesday night’s results are not yet official, Hunt received 9,301...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Politics
Property exchange paves way for new fire station BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council introduced an ordinance during Tuesday night’s meeting authorizing a property exchange and lease agreement between the city and the East Alabama Health Care...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Featured
BY THE FAMILY OF MAJOR JOHN “ALEX” KLINNER On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation — those who stood in the gap, often far from home, so that others might live in freedom.Among them is Major John Alex...
