by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE JAY JONES FOR SHERIFF CAMPAIGN OPINION — This past week, I confirmed my intention to qualify for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Lee County. During my service as Sheriff, Lee County has been one of the fastest growing counties in the...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CAM HUNT CAMPAIGN OPINION — Lee County native, Marine Corps veteran and former Deputy Sheriff Cam Hunt has officially announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Lee County in the 2026 election. Hunt, who was born and raised in Opelika and Auburn,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The commission approved the appointment of a commission vice chair during Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting. District 1 Commissioner Doug Cannon will now be able to break ties during a meeting, should...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Featured
BY JOHN ATKINSON FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — A couple of weeks ago, I asked Scott Besong, a third-generation combat veteran who lives in Auburn, what the nicest thing was that a stranger had ever done to thank him for his service. “Oh, hands down, it’s the way I...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 28, 2025 | Events
GIS Day celebration planned for Nov. 14CONTRIBUTED BY THECITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The city of Auburn will hold a GIS Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Boykin Community Center Auditorium (400 Boykin St.) in collaboration with the city of...
