Special to the Opelika Observer Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall welcomed a federal district court ruling last week allowing the State of Alabama to...
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Secretary Merrill renews commitment to Alabama Election Fairness Project
Special to the Opelika Observer The Alabama Election Fairness Project has been renewed in a Memorandum of Understanding between Alabama’s Secretary...
Consumer group applauds Alabama Legislature for passing pro-offshore resolution last week
Special to the Opelika Observer The Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) last week applauded the Alabama Legislature and its Governor for enacting SJR-78,...
Sen. Doug Jones updates constituents with press releases
Special to the Opelika Observer Statement on the Final Passage of a Bipartisan Disaster Relief Package Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) released the...
Congressman Rogers offers statements on Democratic rejection of border crisis funding
Special to the Opelika Observer Democrats Reject Humanitarian Border Aid Last week, Democrats prevented the House from considering humanitarian aid...
State Rep. Debbie Wood gives Opelika City Council an update on legistative session
Special to the Opelika Observer Alabama State Rep. Debbie Wood addressed the Opelika City Council last Tuesday night to provide members of the...
Smiths Station City Council discuss future opening of Jones Store Museum
By Morgan Bryce Editor The opening of the historic Jones Store Museum was the focal point of conversation during last Tuesday’s Smiths Station City...
Lee County Commission to use rebates to purchase life-saving AEDs for county buildings
By Michelle Key Publisher The Lee County Commission approved a request from Lee County Administrator Roger Rendleman to use rebates earned through...
Alabama Legislature unanimously passes human trafficking bills
Special to the Opelika Observer Last week, the Alabama Legislature unanimously passed two bi-partisan human trafficking bills: HB261 and HB262. Rep....