BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER Correction: The Auburn City Council voted to postpone a vote on vacating the Prosper at Plainsman Lake sewer easement...
Auburn delays downtown lounge moratorium
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Politics Articles
Opelika Council approves new regulations for hemp stores
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved new regulations governing hemp stores and moved forward with additional...
Lee County Commission tables River Rock subdivision plat
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission approved several items during its Sept. 14 meeting but tabled a proposed subdivision...
Opelika proposal would create new rental licensing structure
Proposed ordinance removed from Sept. 15 agenda but is expected to return for future council consideration BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The...
Student-led hydration tour makes stop at Opelika Fire Department
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — A student-led effort to support first responders across Alabama made a stop in Opelika during the Opelika...
Housing dispute erupts at Auburn council meeting
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Sept. 1 Auburn City Council meeting abruptly ended nearly two hours after it began amid finger-pointing...
OPELIKA REVOKES TOP SHELF’S BUSINESS LICENSE
Owner closes store ahead of decision BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget and...
Letter to the editor: I enjoyed the journey
OPINION — I thoroughly enjoyed this Auburn journey. Getting to know each of you whether through social media, podcasts, churches, forums, civic...
Lee County Commission honors employees
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission opened its Aug. 31 meeting by recognizing a group of employees and citizens credited...