Penalty of $500 fine, jail for failure to comply By Michelle KeyPublisher Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she is implementing a mandatory mask wearing...
Gov. Kay Ivey announces mandated mask policy
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GOP Senate Race Decided The much-anticipated battle between former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Auburn football...
Mayor, City Council honor the late Anne M. Grady
By Michelle KeyPublisher Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council approved a resolution honoring the late Anne M. Grady during last week’s...
County votes to grant Tier I benefits to Tier II employees
By Michelle KeyOpelika Observer In an effort to increase and maintain employee retention, the Lee County Commission voted to grant Tier I benefits...
Erica Baker Norris qualifies as candidate for Ward 2
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Erica Baker-Norris, Vice President Elect of the Alabama Association of Public Personnel Administrators and the...
Oscar Penn joins Ward 2 race
Special to theOpelika Observer Oscar Penn announced his candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Opelika City Council last week. “I’ve been a part of...
Elizabeth Burton to run for Ward 1 city council seat
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Elizabeth Burton, a lifelong Opelika citizen in Ward 1, has decided to run for the city council seat of her ward....
Brandon Fincher announces intention to run for Councilman of Ward 5
Special to theOpelika Observer Fincher believes this is a critical time for the city to make decisions that will promote sustainable growth and...
Hopeful mayoral candidate hosts community meeting for Ward 2
By Wil CrewsOpelika Observer Last Thursday, Opelika Ward 2 City Council member Tiffany Gibson-Pitts led an online community meeting to discuss...