BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER Publisher’s Note: These results are unofficial as of press time. Votes will be canvassed and certified next week....
Ron Anders wins reelection
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Politics Articles
McInnis brings congressional campaign town hall to Opelika
BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Democratic Congressional candidate Lee McInnis continued his series of town hall meetings with a recent...
Aug. 25 Municipal Election reminders
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The 2026 Municipal Election is days away. On Aug. 25, Auburn voters will have a chance to elect...
Opelika revokes Wild Wing Cafe’s license, sets Top Shelf hearing
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council revoked the business license of Wild Wing Cafe following a public hearing Tuesday and...
Auburn approves large-scale manufacturing facilityÂ
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — European manufacturer Vulcaflex S.p.A. cleared its final major municipal hurdle to build a full-scale...
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...
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...
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...
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...