CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF LEE COUNYT DISTRICT ATTORNEY LEE COUNTY — Lee County leaders have announced a new collaborative initiative aimed...
New Lee County docket aims to reduce repeat drug offenses
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Politics Articles
Letter to the editor: Citizens rights are being ignored
BY ROBERT WILKINS OPINION — The City Manager [along] with our Council and Mayor have ignored the rights of the Auburn Citizens’ for too long....
Auburn council paves way for mixed-use development
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — A major development in north Auburn cleared some of its final regulatory hurdles after the Auburn City...
Pediatric clinic proposed for former Opelika Chamber building on Ave. A
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — A local physician has proposed opening a pediatric and wellness clinic — a project that would bring a new medical...
Auburn city council approves funding for housing project renovation
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN – The Ridgecrest Apartments are on their way to receiving a major facelift after the Auburn City Council on...
Opelika puts pause on new residential building permits
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted 4–1 to approve the temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple-occupancy...
Use online tools when claiming One, Big, Beautiful Bill tax advantages for families and education
CONTRIBUTED BY IRS.GOV WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for...
Governor encourages Alabamians to prepare now for severe weather
CONTRIBUTD BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA — With Alabama’s spring tornado season fast approaching, Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged...
County discusses solid waste plan almost four years in
By Hannah Goldfingerhgoldfinger@opelikaobserver.com LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night and discussed an issue brought forth by...