Politics Articles

Messer announces candidacy forAlabama House of Representatives

CONTRIBUTED TO THE LAFAYETTE SUN SMITHS STATION — Micah Messer has officially announced his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 38.A lifelong Alabamian, Messer is a member of the Alabama National Guard, a law enforcement officer and the...

Penton announces run for City Council Ward 5

CONTRIBUTED BY TOM PENTON CAMPAIGN OPELIKA — Tom Penton, community leader, retired military colonel and long-time Opelika resident, announced his candidacy for Opelika City Council Ward 5.According to a press release, Penton brings decades of leadership, civic...

Lanett council meets to address airport project

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — District 2 Council Member Tamalita Dunn Autry read Resolution 06-25-13 at a special called meeting of the Lanett City Council last Friday."Resolution authorizing attorney to file condemnation action to obtain property for Lanett...

Valley Recreation Director announces retirement

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — Director of Recreation Laurie Blount announced her retirement during the June 23 Valley City Council meeting.“I just wanted to come tonight and thank everybody for your support over the 15 years that I've been here,” Blount...
County offers free waste disposal

County offers free waste disposal

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Did you know, Lee County began offering free trash disposal days in the county last...

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Democratic Candidates Forum

Democratic Candidates Forum

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Democratic Executive Committee conducted a candidate forum during their regular monthly...

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