By Daniel Schmidt AUBURN – In response to congestion and other problems, the Auburn City Council will consider temporarily suspending the...
Council delays vote on building moratorium
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Sen. Jay Hovey to serve as vice chair of Senate County And Municipal Government Committee
CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA SENATE ALABAMA — Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R - Cullman) announced last week that Sen. Jay Hovey (R - Auburn) is...
Lee County Commission appoints vice chair
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The commission approved the appointment of a commission vice chair during Monday night’s Lee...
Council delays votes on proposed subdivision again
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — For the second time in as many meetings, the Auburn City Council on Oct. 21 postponed a series of votes...
Opelika votes against amending B&B rules
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council rejected two proposed amendments to the city’s bed-and-breakfast ordinance Tuesday...
District 38 race headed to runoff between Dixon, Nelson
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER EAST ALABAMA — The race for Alabama’s District 38 special primary election, held Tuesday, Oct. 21, is headed to a runoff...
Southern Union thanks lawmakers for support
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELKA — Southern Union State Community College Executive Director of Advancement and Community Relations Gretchen...
District 38 candidate forum held Oct. 8
BY KADIE TAYLOR | THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The Alabama House District 38 Meet and Greet was held Oct. 8, giving residents the opportunity to hear...
John Jacobs announces campaign for Alabama House District 37
CONTRIBUTED BY JACOBS CAMPAIGN WOODLAND, Ala. — John Jacobs, a lifelong educator, community leader and conservative Republican, announced his...