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Opelika Offers Online Public Records Request

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA —  On March 6, 2023, the city of Opelika launched a new public records management system to improve efficiency and consistency in responding to public records requests. The NextRequest software will allow the public to...

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Employee Recognition Ceremonies

CONTRIBUTED BY THELEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE  LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted employee recognition ceremonies to recognize and celebrate employees for their years of service and their commitment to the citizens of Lee County. During these...

Inside the Statehouse: Five Seats on Alabama Supreme Court Up for Election 2024

Five Seats on the Alabama Supreme Court Up for Election in 2024 OPINION — Next year is a big year nationally. It is a presidential year. However, it is a down or off year for Alabama. We, like several other southern states, have our big election year in...

City of Opelika Approves Agreement for $19 Million Project on Orr Avenue

BY MICHELLE KEYAND HANNAH LESTER EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council held a public hearing on a project development agreement with PFL LTD.  PLF LTD. has purchased real estate in Opelika and is leasing the property to Orr DC LLC which...
Shady Grove Quarry update

Shady Grove Quarry update

Creekwood pens letters to Judge English, Protect Beulah responds By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Creekwood Resources, LLC sent a letter on Jan. 22...

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Legislative Session Begins

Legislative Session Begins

By Steve Flowers As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins, you will see new leadership in the state Senate. Republicans dominate both...

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