Politics Articles

Lee County Commission approves fleet proposal, retiree bonus

BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump truck fleet, along with a one-time longevity bonus for eligible county retirees, during its Aug. 10 meeting.County...

Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act Family

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICEOF GOV. KAY IVEY PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s Education Savings Account program. Parents John and Cecily Yearby have five children: Johnna (23),...

Auburn approves $241.8 million for new high school, school facilities

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday to authorize more than $241.8 million in debt for construction of a second public high school and other school facilities, giving final approval to the largest single financing in the...

Opelika City Council revises school zone times

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The council suspended the rules and approved an ordinance amending Section 16-188 of the city’s code of ordinances regarding school-zone speed-limit times for Opelika City Schools. The action allowed the ordinance to be approved and...