Politics Articles

Sheriff candidates address the “elephant in the room”

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Minutes into the Lee County Republican Club meeting, the candidates for Lee County Sheriff were put to the test. With Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and challenger Cam Hunt sitting front and center on a stage in front of an...

Car Tech LLC announces $21.5 million expansion

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OFOPELIKA OPELIKA — Car Tech, LLC announced plans to expand its existing operations in Opelika, representing a capital investment of $21.5 million and the creation of 40 new jobs. The expansion further strengthens the company’s long-term...

Courthouse lights up blue

BY HANNAHGOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There are lots of exciting upcoming events for citizens of Lee County, which the Lee County Commission acknowledged at its Monday night meeting.If you notice the county courthouse is shining blue at night, the county is...

Auburn council approves Chamber building funding

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is receiving a major infusion of city cash to support a new multi-million dollar facility.During its April 7 meeting, the Auburn City Council unanimously approved a $400,000 agreement with the...
Lee County honors fallen soldier

Lee County honors fallen soldier

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission honored Maj. John “Alex” Klinner on March 30 with a resolution recognizing...

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