Politics Articles

Smiths Station begins storm shelter construction

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION —Smiths Station broke ground Monday on its new storm shelter, which will be located right behind city hall.“I appreciate all of you coming out,” said Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley. “… This...

County Commission gets update on Integrea

BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — During Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting,Jimmie Dickey, executive director and CEO of Integrea, presented information pertaining to the name change of East Alabama Mental Health to Integrea Community Health System....

Chuck Beams announces candidacy for Opelika City Council, Ward 4

CONTRIBUTED BY CHUCK BEAMS FOR CITY COUNCIL OPELIKA — Chuck Beams, a longtime Opelika resident and community leader, has announced his candidacy for Opelika City Council, Ward 4. A resident of Opelika for nearly 25 years, Beams has deep connections to the city.He has...

City council recaps | Sept. 5, 2024

Auburn City Council approves $150 million general fund budget BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — The Auburn City Council approved a fiscal year 2025 general fund budget of just under $150 million during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The total anticipated revenue for...
NAACP Holds Town Hall Meeting

NAACP Holds Town Hall Meeting

BY SAM DICHIARA THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County branch of the NAACP held a community and law enforcement town hall discussion on Friday,...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Congressional Delegation Garnered Good Committee Assignments OPINION — For the past several decades, Alabama’s power has been centered around the...

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