Contributed by the Office of Gov. Kay Ivey Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett (R – HD 44); House Bill...
Governor Ivey signs three priority bills into law
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Smiths Station City Council discusses Love Like Lexi Project
By Kayla Evansfor the Opelika Observer Smiths Station City Council met on Feb. 9 and voted to authorize Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland to enter into a...
City of Auburn Mayor Ron Anders signs Black History Month proclamation
Contributed by the city of Auburn Mayor Ron Anders signed a proclamation declaring February to be Black History Month in Auburn earlier this week....
The Opelika Police Department announces several promotions
Contributed by theOpelika Police Department The Opelika Police Department is pleased to announce several promotions. Lieutenants Kenny Miller and...
Opelika City Council tables animal ordinance changes
By Michelle KeyPublisher The Opelika City Council voted unanimously to table the proposed changes to the city’s animal ordinance during last week’s...
Big Issues Facing Alabama Legislature
By Steve Flowers The 2021 legislative session has begun. It will be a monumental and difficult session. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the logistics...
Ivey talks COVID, gambling in State of State
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Governor Kay Ivey delivered her annual State of the State address on Feb. 2. The address was broadcast live and a...
Auburn Council names meeting room after Jim Buston
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council voted to rename a meeting room in the Engineering Services Building after...
Senator Tom Whatley named Chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee
Contributed by theAlabama State Senate The Alabama Senate’s Committee on Assignments announced on Feb. 3 that Sen.Tom Whatley (R-Auburn)...