Politics Articles

Alabama Supreme Court holds session at AU

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Auburn University hosted a working session of the Alabama Supreme Court on March 14 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center, offering a rare opportunity for the public to observe the Court in action outside the state judicial...

Alabama aims at ending distracted driving

New state law limits use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.In 2022, almost 7% of all motor vehicle-related...

Congressman presents grants to Opelika, Lee County Schools

State Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika) recently presented community service grants of $20,000 each to Lee County and Opelika school districts. Pictured accepting the grants from Gray are Ken Roberts, CFO of the Lee County Board of Education, and Dr. Ferrell Seymore,...

Opelika Council recongizes couple as ‘Citizens of Excellent Character’

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and the Character Council honored Dr. George and Debbie Purves as the Character Council's 'Citizens of Excellent Character' during the Tuesday night city council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS The...