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A.G. Steve Marshall Calls on Biden Administration to Repeal Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL STEVE MARSHALL ALABAMA — Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined 21 other attorneys general in calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw his unjustified COVID-19 vaccine mandate for America’s health care workers. “The...

Georgia’s Two “Political Pariahs” Now Seen as Tenacious Wise Men

OPINION — Two state constitutional officers in Georgia had the gumption to challenge President Donald Trump over the electoral fraud he was claiming in late 2020. These men faced political oblivion after rejecting Trump’s corrupt overtures. So said political writers...

Anders Celebrates Positive Growth, Change in State of City Address

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — There are many milestones to celebrate and upgrades to anticipate in coming years, according to Auburn Mayor Ron Anders. In his fourth annual State of the City address, held Nov. 16 at the Jay and Susie...

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...

LCC approves Haley Woods plat agreement

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...

LCC approves Haley Woods plat agreement

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....

LCC approves Haley Woods plat agreement

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...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jul 28, 2020

GOP Primary Over,Fall Elections Begin The field is set for the November General Election and more than likely the races were decided on July 14. We...

Smiths Station City Council authorizes formation of Road Name Change Committee

Smiths Station City Council authorizes formation of Road Name Change Committee

Jul 28, 2020

Courtesy of theCity of Smiths Station The Smiths Station City Council approved a resolution authorizing the formation of a Road Name Change...

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