Politics Articles

Opelika Chamber President & CEO Ali Rauch Appointed to Business Council of Alabama Board of Directors

OPELIKA, AL, [March 17, 2026] -The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that President and CEO Ali Rauch has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), the state’s largest business association and a...

Hemp license request tabled by council in split vote

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council opened its Tuesday night meeting with a moment of silence honoring Auburn native Maj. Alex Klinner and other servicemen and women who recently died in an accident in Iraq.Opelika Mayor Eddie Smith and the...

Lee County approves solid waste plan update

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted to approve the updated solid waste management plan for the county during the Monday, March 9, commission meeting.The plan has been a source of contention in the county for many years, since...

New Lee County docket aims to reduce repeat drug offenses

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF LEE COUNYT DISTRICT  ATTORNEY LEE COUNTY — Lee County leaders have announced a new collaborative initiative aimed at reducing drug offender recidivism, addressing case backlog and connecting individuals struggling with addiction to...