By Morgan Bryce Editor Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland joined fellow mayors Ron Anders and Gary Fuller in opposing the proposed granite quarry that...
Politics Articles
Lee County Commission votes to support city of Opelika in opposition to quarry
By Michelle Key Publisher Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting was held in front of a standing- room only crowd of concerned citizens. More...
Secretary Merrill issues clarification on voting in Alabama related to ‘STAR IDs’
Special to the Opelika Observer Following numerous constituency concerns related to the use of STAR IDs, Secretary of State John H. Merrill issued...
State Rep. Jeremy Gray talks about mental health, prison reform at town hall meeting
By Will Fairless For the Opelika Observer Last Thursday in the Greater Peace Family Life Center in Opelika, State Rep. Jeremy Gray held a...
Rep. Mike Rogers issues statement on the Iranian Appeasement Resolutions
Special to the Opelika Observer Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Homeland Security Committee ranking member, released the following statement last...
Bradley Byrne expresses confidence in Senate primary, discusses issues
By Will Fairless For the Opelika Observer Congressman Bradley Byrne visited with Opelika Observer staff last week to discuss the 2020 senate race...
Opelika City Council authorizes a contract with engineering to develop remediation design, plan for Rocky Brook Road and dam
By Michelle Key Publisher The Opelika City Council met last Tuesday night and voted to approve a proposal from CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc....
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The first district Congressional race is probably the best race in the state in this year’s March 3 Primary. The winner of the...
Lee County Commission approves pay raise for county employees
By Michelle Key Publisher The Lee County Commission voted to approve a 4% pay raise for county employees during Monday night’s commission meeting....