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Ivey, Ainsworth Hint at School Choice During Inauguration

BY 1819NEWS CRAIG MONGER ALABAMA — At Monday’s inauguration, Alabama’s highest-ranking state offices suggested school choice could be a priority in the near future. School choice has been in public conversation for years. Alabama’s poor national...

A Good Year Planned for Lee-Russell Agency on Aging

BY BETH PINYERD FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The advisory council with the Lee-Russell Council of Governments (LRCOG) Area Agency on Aging held its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Jeanna Thomas, director of Area Agency on Aging, led the meeting. New...

Rep. Rogers Applauds Election of Rep. McCarthy as Speaker of the House

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF REP. MIKE ROGERS WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL-03) released the following statement on the election of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House: “I am excited to see Kevin McCarthy elected Speaker of the House. Now it...

Rogers Named Chairman Of House Armed Services Committee

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF MIKE ROGERS WASHINGTON— United States Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement after being named chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Rogers will be the first Congressman from Alabama to serve as chairman of...

City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week

City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week

Sep 29, 2020

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

Opelika Police Chief to retire

Sep 29, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Opelika Police Chief John McEachern is retiring after 8 years of service. McEachern will retire effect...

City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week

Sen. Doug Jones issues statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Sep 29, 2020

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...

City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week

Dear Lee County and Beulah Residents,

Sep 29, 2020

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

Sep 29, 2020

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...

City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week

Letter to the Editor

Sep 29, 2020

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

City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week

Sep 29, 2020

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

Birx: Auburn improved in coronavirus response

Sep 24, 2020

By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com Deborah Birx, who serves as the white house coronavirus response coordinator, met with Auburn...

City of Opelika approves $60 million general fund budget last week

State of Emergency Extended for Auburn

Sep 24, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council extended its state of local emergency during its regular Tuesday night meeting....

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