Politics Articles

Letter to the editor | Oct. 31, 2024

Questions about voting machine testing go unanswered Dear Editor,Constituent engagement is a very necessary, vital and integral component of any local government who is committed to improving and fostering constituent communications. In essence, constituent engagement...

County Commission – New engineering facility opens

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Commission meeting opened Monday night with County Engineer Justin Hardee sharing about the opening of the new engineering facility.The new facility is located at 2555 Society Hill Road in Opelika.“This...

District judge winner poised to make Lee County history

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There is only one contested local race on this year’s Lee County General Election ballot, and it’s one that will change the course of history. Never before has a female been elected Judge of Lee County District Court, but on...

Auburn’s State of the Cityaddress set for Nov. 12

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The community is invited to the city of Auburn’s 2024 State of the City Address on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.Mayor Ron Anders will give his sixth annual address, reflecting on Auburn’s...
City Council Notes | July 18, 2024

City Council Notes | July 18, 2024

Opelika Council approves nearly $1.3 million for OCS BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika’s City Council approved a special...

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Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Albert Patterson: A Man for All Seasons BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — Seventy years ago, Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney...

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