BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Former Lee County Sheriff’s deputy Cam Hunt narrowly defeated 27-year incumbent Jay Jones in the Republican primary...
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Opelika approves property exchange with East Alabama Health
Property exchange paves way for new fire station BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council introduced an ordinance during Tuesday...
Allen discusses A.C.T. initiative at Auburn Chamber
BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen was the guest speaker at last week’s Auburn in Focus Event held at the...
Shepherd reflects on journey from advocacy to candidacy
BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY —This is the story of a person who decided to make a difference and refused to give up.What started as a simple...
Recognitions highlight Lee County Commission Meeting
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission recognized several local students, community members and public employees during...
Auburn council receives building moratorium update
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Nearly six months after approving a sweeping yearlong moratorium on multi-unit developments and student...
Opelika honors students for biliteracy achievement
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council’s May 5 meeting was highlighted by a series of mayoral recognitions honoring local...
Lee County Commission honors students, first responders
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a series of routine and new business items during its April 27 meeting...
Op-Ed: What the 2026 legislative session means for everyday Alabamians
BY ALI RAUCHPRESIDENT AND CEO, OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION —For the first time this year, the Auburn Chamber, East Alabama Chamber and...