Politics Articles

Lee County Commission approves broadband

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission continued its prevalent discussion on broadband in the county during its recent meeting and voted to move forward with three areas.The commission has agreed to use more than $4 million of...

The public addresses Opelika Council regarding rezoning

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council held four public hearings during Tuesday night’s meeting, with one of those being for the rezoning of the Renfro House located at 414 N. 10th St. in Opelika. That public hearing drew a...

Ivey calls for vote on lottery, law to protect elections

Other priorities: school safety, new prisons, broadband investment, education BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — “Ladies and gentlemen, the state of our state is strong, and together we are prepared for the Alabama of tomorrow,” Gov. Kay Ivey...

Citizens’ open forum sparks discussions at Auburn Council

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — During the open forum session of the Feb. 6 meeting of the Auburn City Council, citizens witnessed a critique of the police department’s treatment of African-Americans and contention between an evangelical Christian who...
Celebrating City Spirit

Celebrating City Spirit

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented...

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Sweet News for Alabama

Sweet News for Alabama

Fourth Grader Creates State Cookie Gov. Kay Ivey made it official last week: The Yellowhammer Cookie is Alabama’s official state cookie. Montgomery...

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Too Many Billboards in Auburn?

Too Many Billboards in Auburn?

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN  —  A citizen approached the Auburn City Council Tuesday night with a request —...

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Letter to the Editor:

Letter to the Editor:

OPINION —  As beautiful as Lee County is, why does the county not have ordinances in place to not allow personal property or private property...

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