CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College announced a $3 million gift from the city of Opelika. The City Council...
City of Opelika commits $3 million gift to SUSCC
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Council approves biennial budget
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – The Auburn City Council on Tuesday gave the city a financial road map for the next two years with its...
Opelika Council approves $90.4 million FY26 budget
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget during Tuesday night’s meeting.The projected...
Lee County trash center usage increases, encounters new problems
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Environmental Services Director John McDonald gave an update on Monday night during the Lee County...
Auburn drops Thursday night showdown
By Daniel Schmidt AUBURN - Last year, Auburn High School dominated Vestavia Hills High School at Duck Samford Stadium behind big plays and a strong...
Council adopts new zoning ordinance amendment
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Developers will now have greater flexibility when building in rural zoning districts within the city of...
Opelika City Council certifies election results
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — In a special called meeting held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Opelika City Council canvassed and approved the...
Eddie Smith to be the next Mayor of Opelika
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika’s Municipal Election was held Tuesday, Aug. 26.The following results are still unofficial and will be...
County hires new chief operating officer
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — At its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 27, the Lee County Commission voted to...