BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission continued its prevalent discussion on broadband in the county during its...
Politics Articles
The public addresses Opelika Council regarding rezoning
BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council held four public hearings during Tuesday night’s meeting, with one of...
Ivey calls for vote on lottery, law to protect elections
Other priorities: school safety, new prisons, broadband investment, education BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — “Ladies and...
Citizens’ open forum sparks discussions at Auburn Council
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — During the open forum session of the Feb. 6 meeting of the Auburn City Council, citizens witnessed a...
Opelika City Council approves abatements
BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At its regular meeting on Feb. 6, the Opelika City Council approved certain tax abatements and exemptions...
Bevels, Newell seek District Three seat
BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER BARRON RAE BEVELS ALABAMA — A goat farmer and bee keeper from Tallapoosa County, under the age of 30, is likely not...
Alabama Port Authority study finds Lee County benefits from $2.2 billion economic impact
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new study has revealed that the port of Mobile’s impact on Alabama’s economy totals a whopping $98.3...
Opelika traffic project to receive $800K in funding
Intersection of Frederick Road at US 280 to get turn lane, signal improvements CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced...
Republican candidates seek the Lee County District Judge seat
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The Observer does not endorse any candidates and these articles were written for informational purposes only and should not be...