by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission decided last week to reintroduce recording public comments from citizens, as well as establishing a bi-weekly work session schedule.The commission discussed reinstating public comments as part of...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY DANIEL SCHMIDT AUBURN – Extreme weather and a husky puppy’s recent death put Auburn’s animal welfare ordinances in the spotlight at Tuesday’s city council meeting as members and city employees discussed updating what is currently on the books.While...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Politics
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 4, the Opelika City Council approved an amendment to reduce the occupational license fee rate from one and one-half percent to one percent of the gross receipts for work done or services performed or rendered within...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Sports
BY CONNOR SALTERFOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD – Senior Night for Beauregard High School on Jan. 30 was filled with dominating performances, with both the girls and boys teams notching victories against Notasulga High School to end the regular season. Girls...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble, coming up Monday, May 19, at the Lakes Course at RTJ-Grand National.This event is more than just a fun day on the greens — it’s a mission-driven...
