BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hundreds of citizens met at the Andrews Federal Building on Avenue A in Opelika on April 5 to...
‘Hands Off’ protest held in Opelika
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Opelika City Council discusses Springwood
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — During the work session prior to Tuesday night’s city council meeting, City Building Inspector Jeff Kappelman and...
Auburn Council grants builders more flexibility
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Developers who build in Auburn will soon enjoy a greater range of freedom after the Auburn City Council...
Auburn council advances artificial turf project
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At its regular meeting on March 4, the Auburn City Council approved a $276,327 contract with...
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...
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....
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...
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...
County Commission receives request from Food Bank for capital campaign funds
BY MICHELLE KEY,PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission held a public hearing pertaining to the Lee County Solid Waste Management Plan...