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Lee County Seeks Residents’ Input On Broadband Availability

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE IAC LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission is asking residents to complete a short survey about their experience with the coverage and quality of broadband services in the county. Businesses and residents who complete the survey will provide valuable...

Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller Earns Prestigious CMO Emeritus Designation

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller has earned the prestigious professional designation of Certified Municipal Official (CMO) Emeritus, a highly regarded honor awarded to officials who have excelled beyond the requirements of the...

Inside the Statehouse

Bonner Inaugurated at South Alabama OPINION — Jo Bonner was officially sworn in as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama on Sept. 23, 2022. The University of South Alabama (USA) is the crown jewel and flagship of the Alabama Gulf Coast. It is a...

Auburn Approves Contract For Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center is getting a facelift. The community center is not only being updated to be fully ADA-compliant, but is also getting an additional building which will include a...

Opelika Chamber Gearing Up for Total Resource Campaign

Opelika Chamber Gearing Up for Total Resource Campaign

Aug 5, 2020

Courtesy of theOpelika ChamberOf Commerce Under the leadership of new Chamber President Ali Rauch, the Opelika Chamber of Commerce announced it 9th...

Opelika Chamber Gearing Up for Total Resource Campaign

City of Smiths Station announces list of qualifying candidates for August’s municipal elections

Aug 1, 2020

Courtesy of the City of Smiths Station Eight individuals have qualified to run and will appear on the ballot in Smiths Station’s Aug. 25 municipal...

Opelika Chamber Gearing Up for Total Resource Campaign

LCC approves Haley Woods plat agreement

Jul 31, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.comThe Lee County Commission held a short and sweet meeting Tuesday night but approved a final plat...

Opelika Chamber Gearing Up for Total Resource Campaign

Five more tips for 2020 candidates, from a veteran political writer

Jul 30, 2020

By Greg Markley G.W. Plunkitt of Tammany Hall in the early 20th century knew what worked in...

Todd Rauch surpasses 1,500 Door Knocks in pursuit of Opelika City Council Ward 5

Todd Rauch surpasses 1,500 Door Knocks in pursuit of Opelika City Council Ward 5

Jul 29, 2020

Courtsey of Todd Rauch Todd Rauch, candidate for Opelika City Council in Ward 5, is excited to share that in just over one week, he has officially...

Kelli Thompson announces candidacy for Ward 3 race

Kelli Thompson announces candidacy for Ward 3 race

Jul 29, 2020

Courtesy of Dr. Kelli Thompson Research professor Dr. Kelli Thompson announced her candidacy for Opelika City Council Ward 3 today. Thompson is an...

Melvin Brooks joins race for Opelika’s Ward 1 Council seat

Melvin Brooks joins race for Opelika’s Ward 1 Council seat

Jul 29, 2020

Courtesy of Melvin Brooks Melvin Brooks, a retired firefighter of 25 years, and an established entrepreneur is running for Ward 1 City Councilman....

Opelika Chamber Gearing Up for Total Resource Campaign

Mayoral candidate Tiffany Gibson- Pitts to host Facebook Live sessions

Jul 29, 2020

Courtesy of Tiffany Gibson-Pitts Councilwoman Tiffany Gibson-Pitts announced she will host community engaging Facebook Live sessions to connect with...

Safer at home order and mask ordinance extended

Safer at home order and mask ordinance extended

Jul 29, 2020

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Gov. Kay Ivey extended the current safer at home order and mask ordinance through Aug. 31 during a...

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