Politics Articles

Auburn Residents Invited to Get Involved

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN  / DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN — The city of Auburn is again offering opportunities for residents to learn more about their local government in the form of two academies — the Public Safety Academy and the Citizens’ Academy. Both...

Local Organizations Granted $1.4 Million for Child Abuse, Neglect Prevention

CONTRIBUTED BY CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER INC. LEE COUNTY — The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention are joining local and state leaders at Child Care Resource Center in Opelika on Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. to present a check in the amount of about $1.4...

Lee County Commissioner John Andrew Harris Passes Away

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — District 5 Lee County Commissioner John Andrew Harris passed away over the weekend. Harris began his political career in Opelika in 1986 by serving on the Opelika City Council, a position he held until 1994....

Auburn Council Amends Code On Business Revocations

BY HANNAH LESTER  HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  AUBURN —  The Auburn City Council, following more than three months of discussion, voted on an amendment to the Auburn City Code, Chapter 12, for a procedure on revocation of business licenses.  This...
Opelika Police Chief to retire

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...

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Lee County Voters League to hold virtual meeting on Oct. 5

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...

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