Politics Articles

Opelika Council approves license for hemp store

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted to approve a specialty license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC during Tuesday night’s meeting after tabling the request on March 17, following a divided discussion over zoning, fairness and community...

Opelika Mayor appointed to ACCMA Board of Directors

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Eddie Smith has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Alabama City-County Management Association (ACCMA), further strengthening the connection between elected leadership and professional...

Lee County honors fallen soldier

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission honored Maj. John “Alex” Klinner on March 30 with a resolution recognizing his service in the U.S. Air Force and his sacrifice after he lost his life during Operation Epic Fury on March...

League of Women Voters holds advocacy screening

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The East Alabama League of Women Voters invited the Coal Ash Action Group to BOXCAR on March 16 to watch a screening of “Sallie’s Ashes” and answer questions from viewers.Sallie’s Ashes is a documentary short that shows the...