Politics Articles

Auburn Council hears from outraged citizens

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Outrage over the destruction of a bald eagle’s nest in northern Auburn ignited Tuesday’s Auburn City Council meeting as concerned citizens and council members condemned the developer’s decision.That anger comes after it was...

Lee County Commission swears in three on Nov. 5

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — At last week’s commission meeting, Probate Judge Bill English told commissioners Lee County experienced one of its lowest turnouts percentage-wise this voting season.“I know this is going to shock a lot of you...

Councilwoman Norris earns CMO designation

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Councilwoman Erica Baker Norris of Ward 2, Opelika, has completed the requirements for the Alabama League of Municipalities’ professional designation of Certified Municipal Official (CMO) after completing 40 credit hours of...

Copelan becomes Lee County’s first female district judge

BY DAVID BELL ANDMICHELLE KEY LEE COUNTY — Opelika attorney Samantha Copelan is the first woman to be elected Judge of Lee County District Court. Copelan, who ran as a Republican, received 65% of the total votes cast in Tuesday’s General Election, overcoming...