By Michelle KeyPublisher The Opelika City council approved the fiscal year 2021 budget during last week’s city council meeting. The $60,178,967...
City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week
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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...
Sen. Doug Jones issues statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Courtesy of Sen. Doug Jones Press Office U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama issued the following statement on the news of Supreme Court Justice Ruth...
Dear Lee County and Beulah Residents,
I am Joe Wilson. I live out here in the Beulah Community and we need your attention, in a hurry. I am writing this in a grave concern, as there is...
City of Smiths Station receives grant from Alabama Power Foundation
Courtesy of the City of Smiths Station The City of Smiths Station has been selected to receive a 2020 Alabama Power Foundation Gateway grant. This...
Letter to the Editor
My name is Robert Lofton and I am running for the Ward 3 City Council seat presently held by Dozier SmithT. I am a retired veterinarian and I...
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...
Birx: Auburn improved in coronavirus response
By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com Deborah Birx, who serves as the white house coronavirus response coordinator, met with Auburn...
State of Emergency Extended for Auburn
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council extended its state of local emergency during its regular Tuesday night meeting....