Politics Articles

Auburn City Council considering raise in salary

BY DAN SCHNMIDT | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – A long-sought-after proposal to dramatically increase Auburn City Council member pay is now slated to receive a vote in the coming weeks. The move comes after a slightly divided Auburn City Council on Tuesday advanced the...

Opelika approves $125 million project in Pepperell Village Historic District

Seungwon USA to invest $32.5 million in Opelika facility BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — It was a productive night for the city of Opelika during Tuesday’s night city council meeting. First up, the council held a public hearing pertaining to the Project Development...

The Chambers County Commission announces Day of Prayer

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — At the July 7 meeting, the Chambers County Commission honored the Rev. Justin M. Freeman, who was called as the new pastor for Mount Hermon Baptist Church.Commissioner Douglas Jones recognized Diane Perry and announced...

LHPB holds meeting to approve signage for new decor shop

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — On Tuesday of last week the LaFayette Historic Preservation Board met at the ALFA building for the approval of signage for a new interior decorating shop named Sparrow Home Décor.In attendance was store owner Djuna Sanders,...