Pictured above left, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller delivered the annual State of the City address to a packed house. In the center photo are, from left,...
Politics Articles
First responders honored with Lifesaver awards
BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Members of the Opelika Fire Department (OFD) and Opelika Police Department (OPD) were honored...
Auburn City Council debates, approves HPC nominations
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — An incumbent Auburn Historic Preservation Commission member’s nomination drew opposition during Tuesday’s...
Local pharmacists respond to Alabama House Bill 238
BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Small independent pharmacies across Alabama have been facing a continuing challenge to offset losses...
Commission allocates over $4 million in federal funds
BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — At its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 25, the Lee County Commission passed...
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...
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...
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...
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...