Politics Articles

Korean War Honorary Marker Unveiled

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Auburn Heritage Association unveiled its most recent honorary marker Sunday afternoon at Pine Tucket Cemetery. The marker, in honor of API (Auburn) veterans who died in Korea, joins markers honoring World War I and II...

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ELECTION MANAGER OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA: SPECIAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL PLACE WARD 3

Important Dates to Remember: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 – First Day to Qualify for Candidates  (Begins at 8:00 am; City Clerks’ Office in City Hall). Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 – Last Day to Qualify for Candidates (Ends at 5:00 pm; City Clerks’ Office in City Hall)....

Allmond Named Firefighter of the Year

Captain Noah Allmond was recognized as Opelika Fire Department's 2021 Firefighter of the Year last week. Nominees for 2021 were: A-Shift - Firefighter Taylor Mitcham, B-Shift - Captain Noah Allmond, C-Shift - Firefighter/Medic Kevin Swatts. Captain Allmond has the...

Lions Club Hosts Tapley, Perez

Second Vice-District Gov. Melanie Tapley, left, and Zone Chair Hugo Perez, right, spoke to the Opelika Lions Club this week.  They were introduced by Lion Ernie Gazaway, center. The Opelika Lions Club vision statement is "to be a global leader in community and...
Vickers named Officer of the Year

Vickers named Officer of the Year

By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Sgt. Craig Vickers was recognized for being named the Opelika Police Department’s Officer of the Year at last...

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Alabama now has Ava’s Law

By Fred Woods Editor Ava Zapata, a four-year-old Lee County native died on May 2012 as a result of a brutal beating at the hands of her mother’s...

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