Special to theOpelika Observer The development of the City of Smiths Station’s Public Works Department took a major step forward with the addition of a Bobcat skid steer loader, a purchase that was approved by resolution during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Council...

Special to theOpelika Observer Ward 5 Councilman David Canon has announced his plans to seek re-election to the council. Canon was elected to the city council in 2010 to complete the remaining two years of Dr. William L. Lazenby’s term following Lazenby’s untimely...

By Wil CrewsOpelika Observer “If elected, I will be a persistent voice for the unheard, regardless of race, age or gender, a promoter of equity for Ward 1 and work for the continued growth of this city,” said George Allen, the newest candidate to announce a run for...

By Wil CrewsOpelika Observer Robert Johnson, senior pastor at Freedom Life Worship Center, has announced his intentions to run for the Opelika City Council Ward 1 seat. “The thing that really inspired me, is that I see so much potential and opportunity in our...