Politics Articles

Auburn council receives building moratorium update

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Nearly six months after approving a sweeping yearlong moratorium on multi-unit developments and student housing projects near downtown Auburn, the Auburn City Council received updates on studies commissioned to guide future...

Opelika honors students for biliteracy achievement

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council’s May 5 meeting was highlighted by a series of mayoral recognitions honoring local students and community efforts, along with proclamations raising awareness for children’s mental health and ALS.Opelika High...

Lee County Commission honors students, first responders

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a series of routine and new business items during its April 27 meeting following a work session that included updates on the Integra Mental Health Facility expansion and future funding for the...

Op-Ed: What the 2026 legislative session means for everyday Alabamians

BY ALI RAUCHPRESIDENT AND CEO, OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION —For the first time this year, the Auburn Chamber, East Alabama Chamber and Opelika Chamber came together to publish a shared public policy agenda. It was simply a reflection of what we were hearing...
Courthouse lights up blue

Courthouse lights up blue

BY HANNAHGOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There are lots of exciting upcoming events for citizens of Lee County, which the Lee County...

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