By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Opelika recently made a decision to take on probation services as an in-house task. For the last three years, ...
City council terminates PPS contract
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Politics Articles
DiChiara to challenge Mike Rogers
Special to the Opelika Observer Dr. Larry DiChiara, 2012 Alabama Superintendent of the Year, has announced his candidacy for Congress in Alabama’s...
Commission recognizes employee of the quarter
By Fred Woods Editor When a peace officer goes to work they never know what they will encounter. One day last June, Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Ray...
Council grants Ironstrike tax abatement
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor A new industry will soon be making its home in Opelika. Ironstrike, LLC, which specializes in the manufacturing...
County budget hits $40 million for FY ’16
By Fred Woods Editor Highlighting the regular meeting of the Lee County Commission was the unanimous passage of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget....
LCHS awarded Opelika contract
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council will continue its long-standing relationship with the Lee County Humane Society to...
Commission receives clean audit from state
By Fred Woods Editor To most of us, “communication” is the process of exchanging information between individuals or groups. But communication is not...
From Round House to the White House
Presidential candidate makes official announcement from downtown Opelika By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Continuing its pattern of making waves...
False news reports lead judge to issue new order in Hubbard case
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — After erroneous stories were published by The Associated Press and Opelika-Auburn News, Lee...