Politics Articles

WHO’S WATCHING THE WATCHERS?

Recent firing of a Lee County deputy for misuse of camera data adds local urgency to a national debate over privacy, access and oversight BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — When a gunman killed two students at Brown University last December, the break that...

Auburn delays downtown lounge moratorium

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER Correction: The Auburn City Council voted to postpone a vote on vacating the Prosper at Plainsman Lake sewer easement at 1803 Kenai Pass at the request of Bison Trust until Oct. 6. The Observer originally reported the council approved...

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 restrictions on package liquor stores during its Sept. 15 meeting.The council approved amendments to the city’s zoning...

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 plat after nearby residents raised concerns about wells, septic systems, road conditions and the impact of additional...
Ron Anders wins reelection

Ron Anders wins reelection

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER Publisher’s Note: These results are unofficial as of press time. Votes will be canvassed and certified next week....

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