New state law limits use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new state law seeks to drive down...
Alabama aims at ending distracted driving
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Politics Articles
Congressman presents grants to Opelika, Lee County Schools
State Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika) recently presented community service grants of $20,000 each to Lee County and Opelika school districts. Pictured...
Opelika Council recongizes couple as ‘Citizens of Excellent Character’
BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and the Character Council honored Dr. George and Debbie Purves as the...
Auburn votes to restrict parking
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At its March 12 meeting, the Auburn City Council approved a new No Parking zone along Tullahoma Drive....
City of Auburn seeks public input on CompPlan 2030 updates
Revisions will include zoning and land use changes since last update in 2018 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The city of Auburn will hold three...
Commission disucsses additional storm shelter
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County EMA Director Rita Smith approached the commission during its March 11 meeting to inform...
Legislature considers bill to require post election audit
HB-259 initiated and written by Lee County election integrity advocates BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Alabama District 38 State Rep....
Gov. Ivey signs IVF protections legislation
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed SB159, the IVF protections legislation, after it received overwhelming support from the Alabama Legislature. The governor...
Opelika Chamber announces State of the City on March 28
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce announces the State of the City mayoral address will take place at the...