Politics Articles

Opelika Planning Commission Elects New Officers

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Opelika Planning Commission held officer elections. Lucinda Cannon was elected chair, and John Sweatman was elected vice chair. Following the election, Cannon and Mayor Gary Fuller presented outgoing...

Inside the Statehouse

Shelby’s Last Hurrah Will Benefit Alabamians for Generations OPINION — Richard Shelby’s last week as our United States senator was poetically amazing. The nation watched as he gave his farewell address to the Senate. His speech was followed by a tribute from his...

Late Commissioner Honored During Meeting

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission honored the life of late District 5 Commissioner John Andrew Harris Monday night. Harris, who passed away on Jan. 15, served multiple terms on the commission and had been a public...

ABA, APA Applaud Governor’s Executive Order Regarding Access to Open Records

CONTRIBUTED BY THE ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — The Alabama Broadcasters Association (ABA) and the Alabama Press Association (APA) commend Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for outlining in detail how public records can be accessed from state agencies. The executive order,...

Nov. 28 declared Small Business Saturday

Nov. 28 declared Small Business Saturday

Nov 25, 2020

By Michelle KeyPublisher Nov. 28 is Small Business Saturday and during last week’s city council meeting Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller issued a...

“Plantations” are still here, even on my undergrad degree from up north

“Plantations” are still here, even on my undergrad degree from up north

Nov 25, 2020

My name, home state, type of degree, the college president’s name and signature and the chairman of the Board of Regents are all on my sheepskin...

Nov. 28 declared Small Business Saturday

Anna Hovey Named Vice President of Business Development

Nov 25, 2020

Contributed by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce The Auburn Chamber is excited to announce Anna Hovey has been promoted to vice president of business...

County Commission swears in new commissioners, approves capital equipment project requests

County Commission swears in new commissioners, approves capital equipment project requests

Nov 19, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Lee County Commission swore in its newest member during a special-called Thursday meeting. Doug...

Turnout for Presidential Election Shatters Record in Alabama

Turnout for Presidential Election Shatters Record in Alabama

Nov 18, 2020

On the morning of the momentous Nov. 3 Presidential Election Day, I began my day on my hometown radio station, WTBF in Troy, which has been my...

Nov. 28 declared Small Business Saturday

Female VP candidate in the news? Don’t forget Sarah Palin and Trumpism.

Nov 18, 2020

In 1976, Republican vice presidential candidate Bob Dole campaigned at the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. I briefly interviewed him...

Nov. 28 declared Small Business Saturday

Craig Dubose named Opelika Firefighter of the Year

Nov 13, 2020

By Michelle KeyPublisher Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council announced the Firefighters of the Year for 2020 during last week’s...

Nov. 28 declared Small Business Saturday

Auburn Council votes against office space

Nov 13, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Auburn City Council met Tuesday to discuss a potential development on the corner of Moores Mill Road and...

Turnout for Presidential Election Shatters Record in Alabama

Jim Martin, Father of Modern Republican Party in Alabama

Nov 11, 2020

By Steve Flowers Three years ago, Jim Martin passed away in Gadsden at 99 years old. His beloved wife of 60 years, Pat, was by his side. He was a...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »