Politics Articles

Trumps visit Auburn, discuss Republican policy withTurning Point

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Between a call from President Donald Trump, updates from Sen. Tommy Tuberville and a visit from Lara and Eric Trump, the Neville Arena was bursting with applause last week at the Turning Point USA event on...

Lee County Commission Hires New County Attorney

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night and made a new hiring decision for the county — the addition of the new County Attorney, Robbie Hyde.Lee County COO Blake Beck said that the county interviewed...

Opelika Council OKs 2026 community funding

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Mayor Eddie Smith’s first meeting in office. During the session, Smith issued a proclamation recognizing Nov. 4 as Peacebuilding Appreciation Day. Before reading the proclamation,...

Council delays vote on building moratorium

By Daniel Schmidt AUBURN – In response to congestion and other problems, the Auburn City Council will consider temporarily suspending the construction of multi-unit developments and private off-campus student housing near downtown Auburn. A vote on the proposed...