Politics Articles

Commission discusses Highway Department schedule

Resolution to change from four-day, 10-hour schedule tabled after opposition BY MICHELLE KEY AND HANNAH GOLDFINGER LEE COUNTY — During the regular meeting Monday night, the Lee County Commission discussed and heard from citizens regarding a change of operation hours...

Former mayor honored with renaming of arts center

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council unanimously voted to rename The Southside Center for the Arts in honor of Barbara H. Patton. The center will be renamed the “Barbara H. Patton Southside Center for the Arts” according to the resolution...

Opelika Council Member Erica Baker-Norris appointed to National League of Cities 2025 Small Cities Council

Opelika, Ala. – City of Opelika Ward 2 Council Member Erica Baker- Norris has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small Cities Council. Baker-Norris was appointed to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials...

Rains announces run for Opelika City Council

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ernie Rains has announced his candidacy for the Opelika City Council, running on a pro-small business agenda.According to a press release, Rains cited his experiences as owner of Rock ‘N Roll Pinball and The Jailhouse as...
Avenue B bridge to get new name

Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after...

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Auburn Alumni Center’s lower plaza to get upgrade

Auburn City Council notes

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Due to technical difficulties during the live-stream of Auburn's City Council meeting on Tuesday night, a...

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