Politics Articles
DA Treese says alternative sentencing efforts must ‘temper zeal with human kindness’
By Greg Markley Opelika Observer On his office Website, Lee County District Attorney Robert “Robbie” Treese displays a quote from the late U.S....
Commission delays rezoning for Lee County Youth Development Center
By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Confusion struck at the Opelika Planning Commission voting session on Tuesday shortly after Commission members...
All aboard!
Council approves contract with RMI Railworks to restore Rocky Brook Rocket By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council approved a...
Commission considers small business incubator for Opelika
By Fred Woods Editor Lee County is in the midst of the doldrums of the dog days of summer. For evidence look no further than this week’s Lee County...
Mayor, council recognize city employees, 2015 top 20 under 40
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor Mayor Fuller presented recognition awards to a number of city employees at Tuesday’s council meeting. OPS lineman...
Commission dedicates Justice Center
By Fred Woods Editor Prior to this week’s regular Lee County Commission meeting, the commission, along with Circuit Clerk Mary Roberson and...
City council recognizes citizens
By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council recognized two citizens at Tuesday’s meeting for their contributions to the city and...
Commission holds brief session
By Fred Woods Editor If you were late or if you blinked you might have missed this week’s regular Lee County Commission meeting. The combination of...