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Penton announces run for City Council Ward 5

CONTRIBUTED BY TOM PENTON CAMPAIGN OPELIKA — Tom Penton, community leader, retired military colonel and long-time Opelika resident, announced his candidacy for Opelika City Council Ward 5.According to a press release, Penton brings decades of leadership, civic...

Lanett council meets to address airport project

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — District 2 Council Member Tamalita Dunn Autry read Resolution 06-25-13 at a special called meeting of the Lanett City Council last Friday."Resolution authorizing attorney to file condemnation action to obtain property for Lanett...

Valley Recreation Director announces retirement

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — Director of Recreation Laurie Blount announced her retirement during the June 23 Valley City Council meeting.“I just wanted to come tonight and thank everybody for your support over the 15 years that I've been here,” Blount...

GVACC Director briefs LaFayette council

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Council Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carrie Wood introduced the chamber’s newest employee, Executive Assistant Harley Thomaston, to the LaFayette City Council during Monday night’s meeting.“I do...

Opelika council member among delegation visiting China

Opelika council member among delegation visiting China

Dec 13, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER Opelika's Ward 5 Council Member Todd Rauch OPELIKA — Todd Rauch of Opelika was recently selected by the American Council...

Report: In 2023, Alabama lawmakers prioritized prison pipeline legislation

Report: In 2023, Alabama lawmakers prioritized prison pipeline legislation

Dec 13, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY — One out of every six bills the Alabama State Legislature considered in the 2023 Legislative Session were...

Commission discusses Non-maintained roads

Commission discusses Non-maintained roads

Dec 13, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Commission discussed several items released to non-county maintained...

Auburn Council approves monthly items at meeting

Auburn Council approves monthly items at meeting

Dec 7, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — In one of the shorter meetings of the year, the Auburn City Council approved board...

Opelika City Council considers rezoning

Opelika City Council considers rezoning

Dec 7, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — During Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting, the council held a public hearing on an ordinance to...

Commission discusses Non-maintained roads

County to remain with Avenu

Nov 30, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday evening to move forward with Avenu Insights...

Opelika City Council recognizes city employees

Opelika City Council recognizes city employees

Nov 16, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and Mayor Gary Fuller recognized the 2023 Firefighters, Police...

Smiths Station appoints Richard Cooley as new mayor

Smiths Station appoints Richard Cooley as new mayor

Nov 16, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION —Tuesday night, Richard “Rick” Cooley, formerly Place 4 Smiths Station City...

Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

Nov 8, 2023

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LOACHAPOKA— After several delays, Loachapoka is finally getting its new post office.According to Mayor...

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