Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith has called a special work session that will be held on Dec. 2 at 5:30...
Opelika City Council calls special work session on Dec. 2
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Smiths Station City Council votes to make all city parks tobacco-free
By Morgan Bryce Editor All parks and athletic facilities within the Smiths Station city limits will be tobacco-free after an ordinance passed by the...
Opelika City Council recognizes November as ‘Epilepsy Awareness Month,’ issues proclamation
By Michelle Key Publisher Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council presented a proclammation to Janatuka and Jaevian Holmes recognizing...
City Clerk R.G. ‘Bob’ Shuman announces retirement via letter at last Tuesday’s council meeting
By Morgan Bryce Editor Opelika City Clerk R.G. “Bob” Shuman’s announced his retirement from the city of Opelika via a letter read aloud by Council...
Gov. Kay Ivey announces Alabama’s participation in the 2020 ‘Girls Go CyberStart Challenge’
Special to the Opelika Observer Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that Alabama will participate in the 2020 Girls Go CyberStart Challenge. The Girls...
Rogers on President Trump officially qualifying for Alabama Primary
Special to the Opelika Observer Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03) made the following statement last week after President Donald Trump officially...
Senator Jones and colleagues introduce bipartisan legislation to protect pensions, social security and medicare
Special to the Opelika Observer U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama), alongside a bipartisan group of colleagues, has introduced the Time to Rescue...
Sen. Doug Jones leads colleagues in new push to renew funding for minority- serving institutions of higher education
Special to the Opelika Observer Sens. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) and Jon Tester (D-Montana) are leading a group of 36 of their colleagues in a new push...
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones recognizes four individuals at Lee County Commission meeting
By Michelle Key Publisher During Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting, Sheriff Jay Jones recognized four individuals on their promotions...