Politics Articles

‘Hands Off’ protest held in Opelika

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hundreds of citizens met at the Andrews Federal Building on Avenue A in Opelika on April 5 to protest U.S. President Donald J. Trump, his administration and billionaire Elon Musk. Part of the “Hands Off!” movement, the...

Opelika City Council discusses Springwood

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — During the work session prior to Tuesday night’s city council meeting, City Building Inspector Jeff Kappelman and city of Opelika Shane Boyd presented an update on the Springwood Hotel. Nearly six months ago, the council voted to...

Auburn Council grants builders more flexibility

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Developers who build in Auburn will soon enjoy a greater range of freedom after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a long-overdue amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance.That addition, known as a PUD, or...

Auburn council advances artificial turf project

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At its regular meeting on March 4, the Auburn City Council approved a $276,327 contract with Gonzalez-Strength and Associates for surveying, engineering and landscape architecture services to complete the Auburn Softball...
Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Albert Patterson: A Man for All Seasons BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — Seventy years ago, Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney...

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Guest column

Guest column

The most popular veterans benefits do not expire BY PAUL R. LAWRENCE OPINION — While some people may think that the veterans benefits they have...

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