Politics Articles

Election Recap: Runoff for County Commission Seat 4

BY HANNAH LESTER AND MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Publisher's Note: These results are not official but will be certified at a later date. Provisional ballots will need to be counted and certified before some of the races can be declared. LEE COUNTY — The May...

Opelika City Council Changes Regular Meeting Time

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the Opelika City Council voted to amend all regular city council meetings to convene at 6 p.m. starting in June. Regular meetings of the city council will continue to be held on the first and third...

Auburn VFW to Open Doors to All Veterans and Families

CONTRIBUTED BY JERRY DAKINS AUBURN — Beginning June 1, the E.W. Allgood Post 5404, located at 131 E. Veterans Blvd, Auburn, will be open every Wednesday from 8 to 11 a.m. to all veterans and their families for coffee and conversation. Veterans need not be a member to...

Exchange Strengthens America By Honoring EMTs

CONTRIBUTED BYJERRY DAKINS OPELIKA — Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) respond to thousands of medical calls each year, and they are among the first to respond to persons that are in medical distress. For this reason, it is an honor for the Opelika Exchange Club...
Inside the Statehouse

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...

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Inside the Statehouse

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...

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