Politics Articles

Opelika officials express frustration over blocked railroad

Stopped train delays first responders, CSX unresponsive to city's concerns BY ANITA STIEFEL, EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to Opelika Police Lt. Ben Jones, on Feb. 14 at 12:13 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call about an individual in distress at a...

Opelika Council recognizes OCS ‘Teachers of the Year’

BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council joined for its second monthly meeting on Feb. 18 at the Opelika Municipal Court at 6 p.m. Before the agenda, Mayor Gary Fuller announced the 2024 Opelika teachers of the Year. Opelika Middle...

Auburn City Council votes against 14 acre commercial development

CONTRIBUTED BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Plans for a controversial commercial development in northwestern Auburn are now on ice after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday narrowly voted against rezoning the nearly 14-acre property.A split council voted...

County Commission tables subdivision approval, will review drainage concerns

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission heard from homeowners concerned about proposed new developments at its Feb. 10 meeting.  The commission discussed division of lots one and two at Avalon Acres, adjacent to Lee Roads 250 and...
Local agencies receive funds

Local agencies receive funds

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR LEE COUNTY — The Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc., which serves Lee County, received $1.45 million...

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