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Opelika City Council certifies election results

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — In a special called meeting held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Opelika City Council canvassed and approved the election results of the municipal election held on Aug. 26.See page A10 for the official results and public notice....

Eddie Smith to be the next Mayor of Opelika

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika’s Municipal Election was held Tuesday, Aug. 26.The following results are still unofficial and will be canvassed and certified at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Municipal Court Building in Opelika. MayorEddie Smith won 56%...

County hires new chief operating officer

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — At its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 27, the Lee County Commission voted to hire a new COO for the county.The commission voted 4 to 1 to hire Blake Beck.Over the past several weeks, the commission...

Council approves infrastructure agreement for huge development

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A massive residential development planned for the heart of downtown Auburn is now one step closer to breaking ground after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved an infrastructure development agreement for the...

Smiths Station makes progress on storm shelter

Smiths Station makes progress on storm shelter

Jul 11, 2024

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley announced during the Smiths Station City...

City of Auburn announces Neighborhood Conference

Jul 4, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Save the date for the third annual City of Auburn 2024 Neighborhood Conference — an event geared toward...

Opelika Council honors teen who competed in national championship

Opelika Council honors teen who competed in national championship

Jul 4, 2024

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHEREDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — During Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting, the council members and Mayor...

County Commission moves forward with Phase Two of broadband coverage

County Commission moves forward with Phase Two of broadband coverage

Jul 1, 2024

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County has moved into allocation of money from Phase II of the American Rescue Plan Act...

Auburn – Opelika city council recaps | June 19 meetings

Auburn – Opelika city council recaps | June 19 meetings

Jun 20, 2024

Auburn City Council approves several projects at meeting CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn City Council took the following actions...

Smiths Station citizens concerned about rental tax

Smiths Station citizens concerned about rental tax

Jun 20, 2024

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — The Smiths Station City Council heard negative feedback from a citizen during...

Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Jun 20, 2024

Albert Patterson: A Man for All Seasons BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — Seventy years ago, Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney...

Guest column

Guest column

Jun 14, 2024

The most popular veterans benefits do not expire BY PAUL R. LAWRENCE OPINION — While some people may think that the veterans benefits they have...

County Commission moves forward with Phase Two of broadband coverage

Lee County Commission discusses paving roads

Jun 14, 2024

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — During the Lee County Commission Monday night, District 1 Commissioner Doug Cannon...

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