Politics Articles

Citizens and Commission At Odds Over Comments

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Two years ago, the Lee County Commission removed citizens’ communications from its livestream video, public record and minutes. “The Lee County Commission voted unanimously to change the agenda format...

Lee County Adds More To Broadband Project

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission amended projects under the Lee County Broadband Expansion Grant Program during Monday night’s meeting. The Broadband Expansion Grant Program is a product of funds from the...

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Big Jim Folsom Alabama’s Most Uninhibited Governor OPINION — This week begins a four part series of stories surrounding Alabama’s most legendary colorful governor, James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Big Jim Folsom was the epitome of unbridled candidness. Late in his second...

Samantha Copelan Announces Bid for Lee County District Court Seat

CONTRIBUTED BY SAMANTHA COPELAND FOR DISTRICT JUDGE LEE COUNTY — Lee County attorney Samantha Copelan has announced she will seek the upcoming vacant seat on the Lee County District Court. “I am incredibly thankful for the support and encouragement I have received...
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Inside the Statehouse

Two New U.S. Senators for Alabama OPINION — Richard Shelby walked out of the U.S. Senate this week after 36 years. Walking out with him is almost...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Richard Shelby Coming Home  OPINION — Our iconic senior United States senator, Richard Shelby, will walk out of the Senate chambers in...

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