By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Although no action was taken, the commission again discussed the potential quarry in Beulah at Monday night’s meeting. The commission previously voted to approve a resolution opposing the quarry, but leaders of a movement...

Labor Day Labor Day is Monday, and in bygone days it was the benchmark day for campaign season to start. Historically, Labor Day barbecues were events where political campaigns had their roots. Camp stew and barbecued pork were devoured while folks listened to...

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council approved a resolution Thursday that will give the Auburn Police Division authority to temporarily shut bars down. Rather than follow in Tuscaloosa’s footsteps, City Manager Jim Buston said that Auburn...

By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com  The Auburn City Council approved an amendment to its mid-biennial budget for the current Fiscal Year during its Tuesday night meeting as well approved the Fiscal Year 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022 biennial budget.  Ward 4...