Politics Articles

Lee County Commission Recognizes Retirees

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Sheriff’s Office recognized several retiring employees during the Lee County Commission Monday night meeting.“We always like to tell them that retirement’s a big deal, it is a big deal,...

Auburn Attorney Announces Run for District Court Judge

CONTRIBUTED BY KIRS PATTON FOR DISTRICT JUDGE OPELIKA —Auburn attorney, Kris Patton is excited to announce a run for district court judge in Lee County, Alabama. Patton has been practicing law for over twenty years. As a trial attorney, Patton has helped hundreds of...

Lee County Democratic Party is Under New Leadership

CONTRIBUTED BY THE LEE COUNTY DEMOCRATS LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Democrats are under new leadership. Led by County Chair Jamie Lowe, the Lee County Democratic Party plans to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Lowe is a young leader excited to help propel the...

Alabama’s Grocery Tax Reduction:
A Penny Saved, a Better Future Paved

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA ARISE / BY AKIESHA ANDERSON OPNION —The first stop on the road to untaxing groceries in Alabama is straight ahead. Lawmakers achieved a significant victory for the people this year by passing legislation to cut the state's 4-cent grocery tax by...