Politics Articles

Opelika approves nearly $1.9 million in equipment, road projects

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council on Tuesday approved a series of expenditures and agreements, including a $688,879 purchase of Tasers and related equipment for the Opelika Police Department and a $1.22 million contract for improvements to...

County Commission continues to hear complaints about trash service

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Road projects and infrastructure improvements were among the items approved by the Lee County Commission during its May 26 meeting. Commissioners approved an intergovernmental funding agreement for work on Lee Road 242, accepted...

Opelika launches “Pow-R” Workforce Initiative

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika is proud to announce the launch of its new POW-R Workforce Initiative, a strategic effort led by Opelika Economic Development and designed to enhance workforce development, strengthen talent pipelines...

A NEW LAWMAN TO RIDE INTO SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Former Lee County Sheriff’s deputy Cam Hunt narrowly defeated 27-year incumbent Jay Jones in the Republican primary for Lee County sheriff Tuesday night, May 19.While Tuesday night’s results are not yet official, Hunt received 9,301...