By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Lee County Commission voted to adopt an amendment to the solid waste management plan during the...
Lee County may see curbside trash pickup soon
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Inside the Statehouse
George Wallace Stories By Steve Flowers A good many of you enjoyed the George Wallace story I shared with you a few weeks ago. Allow me to reminisce...
Inside the Statehouse
Status of 2022 U.S. Senate Race By Steve Flowers When Senator Richard Shelby announced he would not run for reelection to a sixth six-year term in...
Judging a book by its cover is risky. What really attracts readers is an alluring title
By Greg Markley It’s easy for readers to buy a book when their favorite author, entertainer or sports hero is the focus. But what about times when...
Alabama League of Municipalities Elects 2021-2022 President and Vice President During Annual Convention in Huntsville
Contributed by city of the Opelika The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) hosted its annual convention in Huntsville May 12-15, which included...
Zoning request questioned at Opelika City Council
By Wil CrewsSportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night and held a public hearing...
Auburn is one step closer to a Buc-ee’s
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council approved a commercial development agreement with Buc-ee’s Auburn, LLC...
Beat 13 says YES to zoning
By Michelle KeyPublisher The residents of Lee County’s Beat 13 voted to allow zoning regulations to be developed by a newly appointed planning...
Arrest made in noise complaint case
By Opelika Observer Staff*update* Margaret Brown has declined to offer comment at this time. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed on Monday...