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Auburn Hires State Representation

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Tuesday night the Auburn City Council debated — and ultimately approved — a decision to contract with a state governmental affairs representation service. Don’t speak legal jargon? Essentially, an affairs...

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...

Opelika Historic Preservation Society visits the Kiwanis Club of Opelika

Opelika Historic Preservation Society visits the Kiwanis Club of Opelika

Nov 11, 2020

Shane Dickerson, President of the Opelika Historic Preservation Society shared some of the past, present and future activity at last week’s Kiwanis...

Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation Announces New Board Members

Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation Announces New Board Members

Nov 11, 2020

Contributed by Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation The Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation (AMFund) is proud to announce its board of directors...

Our Triple T election: Trump, Tuberville and Turnout

Our Triple T election: Trump, Tuberville and Turnout

Nov 11, 2020

By Greg Markley The town of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, recently “elected” a French bulldog as mayor, in its annual fundraiser. More than 22,000 votes...

New council members and mayors sworn in

New council members and mayors sworn in

Nov 5, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Members of the new councils for both Opelika and Smiths Station were sworn in Monday night. Opelika:...

Tuberville takes the win

Tuberville takes the win

Nov 4, 2020

By Opelika Observer Staff Tommy Tuberville, former Auburn football head coach and political newcomer, defeated incumbent senator Doug Jones by...

Alabama is truly a Republican State

Alabama is truly a Republican State

Nov 4, 2020

By Steve Flowers Our 2020 Election was yesterday. The Presidential race was the center of all interest. You know the results; unfortunately, my...

Jones Earns Highest Designation as Emeritus Certified Municipal Official

Jones Earns Highest Designation as Emeritus Certified Municipal Official

Nov 4, 2020

Contributed by AlabamaLeague of Municipalities Councilwoman Patricia A. “Patsy” Jones of Opelika has earned the professional designation of Emeritus...

Our Triple T election: Trump, Tuberville and Turnout

October surprises: Hunter Biden laptop and Dick Cheney’s DUIs

Nov 4, 2020

By Greg Markley In October 2000, Sen. John Ashcroft of Missouri, a Republican, was fighting for reelection against Democratic Gov. Mel Carnahan....

Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation Announces New Board Members

Distinguished Young Women to compete

Nov 4, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Female high school seniors will compete for scholarships, Saturday, Nov. 7 during the Distinguished...

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