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Democratic Candidates Forum

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Democratic Executive Committee conducted a candidate forum during their regular monthly meeting on Feb. 20 at the Lee County Courthouse, highlighting the party’s local candidates who will appear on the March 5...

City of Auburn welcomes new parks & rec director

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The city of Auburn will welcome Alison Hall as its new Parks and Recreation director in March. A seasoned parks and recreation professional, Hall comes to Auburn from the city of Dothan, where she has served as Leisure Services...

Alabama Supreme Court to convene at Auburn campus

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn University will host a working courtroom on March 14, when members of the Alabama Supreme Court convene in the Gogue Performing Arts Center (GPAC), creating a historic moment in the university's history and offering a rare...

Kris Patton is Democratic candidate for District Judge

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Auburn attorney Kris Patton is the lone Democratic candidate for District Judge of Lee County in the March 5 Presidential Primary election. Patton is seeking to replace Judge Russell Bush, who is retiring at the end of this...

Lee County Recognizes Shop Foreman

Lee County Recognizes Shop Foreman

Jul 12, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission recognized Jimmy Wood, shop foreman for the Lee County...

City of Opelika Honors Adam Stadler

City of Opelika Honors Adam Stadler

Jul 12, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and Mayor Gary Fuller honored Opelika Police officer Adam...

Auburn City Council Approves Resurfacing Project

Auburn City Council Approves Resurfacing Project

Jul 12, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council approved a contract with D&J Enterprises Inc....

Jere Colley Jr. Announces Bid for Lee County Probate Judge

Jere Colley Jr. Announces Bid for Lee County Probate Judge

Jul 12, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF JERE COLLEY LEE COUNTY — Lee County attorney Jere Colley Jr. has announced he will seek the upcoming vacant judgeship...

Alabama Set to Receive $1.4 Billion to Expand Access to Broadband

Alabama Set to Receive $1.4 Billion to Expand Access to Broadband

Jul 5, 2023

FROM THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey announced recently that Alabama will receive $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of...

DA Requesting Funds

DA Requesting Funds

Jun 28, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission heard a DA Funding Proposal from District Attorney...

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt Honored for Term Limits Support

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt Honored for Term Limits Support

Jun 28, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY U.S. TERM LIMITS ALABAMA — U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama was honored for her steadfast commitment to place term limits...

Smiths Station City Council Takes Steps Toward Road Improvement

Smiths Station City Council Takes Steps Toward Road Improvement

Jun 28, 2023

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — The Smiths Station City Council had a quiet month of meetings. The mayor...

Mr. Gatti’s Moves Forward

Jun 21, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It appears that Mr. Gatti’s is still on its way to Opelika — at least, according to the...

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