By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The city of Opelika held the final town hall meeting in its series of three, this third titled “Improving Community...
Opelika holds third town hall meeting
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Politics Articles
Lee Co. EMA approved for storm shelter inspections
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Lee County Commissioners approved a plan that will allow the Lee County Emergency Management Agency to...
Todd Rauch encourages voters to make their voice heard in Oct. 6th Runoff Election
Courtesy of Todd Rauch Todd Rauch, candidate for Opelika City Council in Ward 5, is encouraging voters to mark their calendars and make it a point...
Lee County employees receive certificate in county government
Courtesy of ACCA The Association of County Commissioners of Alabama presented Lee County employee Kendall Andrews with a certificate in County...
City of Opelika working to make dangerous intersection safer for travelers
The City of Opelika is working to make the intersection of Sportsplex Parkway and West Point Parkway near I-85 safer for travelers. City leadership...
Smiths Station Place 3 runoff to be held in October
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Steve Lansdon will particiapte in The Smiths Station City Council Place 3 runoff election. Kamarcus Adkins, the...
Lee County Voters League to hold virtual meeting on Oct. 5
Courtesy of theLee Co. Voters League The Lee County Voters League and Youth Organization will hold their ‘First Monday’ monthly meeting at 6...
City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week
By Michelle KeyPublisher The Opelika City council approved the fiscal year 2021 budget during last week’s city council meeting. The $60,178,967...
Opelika Police Chief to retire
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Opelika Police Chief John McEachern is retiring after 8 years of service. McEachern will retire effect...