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...
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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Auburn Hires State Representation

Auburn Hires State Representation

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Tuesday night the Auburn City Council debated — and ultimately approved — a decision to...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Shelby’s Last Hurrah Will Benefit Alabamians for Generations OPINION — Richard Shelby’s last week as our United States senator was poetically...

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