Politics Articles

City of Opelika to launch new website, refreshed brand, enhanced resident service

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKAOPELIKA — The city of Opelika is excited to announce the launch of a new website, refreshed city brand and enhanced resident communication service as part of its continued commitment to keeping the community informed, engaged and...

Lee County Commission approves fleet proposal, retiree bonus

BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump truck fleet, along with a one-time longevity bonus for eligible county retirees, during its Aug. 10 meeting.County...

Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act Family

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICEOF GOV. KAY IVEY PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s Education Savings Account program. Parents John and Cecily Yearby have five children: Johnna (23),...

Auburn approves $241.8 million for new high school, school facilities

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday to authorize more than $241.8 million in debt for construction of a second public high school and other school facilities, giving final approval to the largest single financing in the...