By Morgan Bryce Editor Auburn resident Goode Dorman was unanimously reappointed to the Lee County Board of Equalization during last Tuesday’s Lee...
Politics Articles
Opelika City Council honors three employees for 25 years of service to the city
By Michelle Key Publisher Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council recognized several employees for their service to the city during last...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers We have two men who were elected to statewide constitutional offices last year, who seem to be doing a good job. They are both...
Report from Washington: what is happening behind the closed doors?
Special to the Opelika Observer The big story in Washington right now is happening behind closed doors. House Democrats continue to conduct this...
Sen. Doug Jones visits Lee County last Tuesday
Special to the Opelika Observer Sen. Doug Jones stopped by the Lee County Emergency Management Agency in downtown Opelika last week to discuss...
Attorney General Steve Marshall extends application deadline for 2019 Safe Schools Initiative Awards to Oct. 31
Special to the Opelika Observer Attorney General Steve Marshall is extending the deadline for applications for the 2019 Alabama Safe Schools...
Smiths Station City Council approves new speed limit, funding for Christmas event
By Morgan Bryce Editor A unanimous vote by the Smiths Station City Council during their regular meeting last Tuesday established a speed limit of 30...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers One of the greatest Congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age...
Sen. Doug Jones: fighting for health care
By Doug Jones Special to the Opelika Observer Over the past year and a half, I’ve spent much of my time traveling across Alabama hearing from folks...