Politics Articles

Local agencies receive funds

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR LEE COUNTY — The Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc., which serves Lee County, received $1.45 million as part of nearly $44.5 million awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to 18 community agencies that provide emergency assistance to...

Parking changes, reappointments headline Auburn City Council meeting

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In a brief 26-minule-long meeting, the Auburn City Council addressed several items of business coming off of the holiday season: The council approved an ordinance establishing no parking zones on both sides of Miller Avenue...

Opelika City Council amends Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council introduced an ordinance to amend the City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 Article II, titled “Flood Damage Prevention” for its first reading during Tuesday night’s council meeting. City Attorney Guy Gunter said...

Jimmy Carter — A president at peace

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CARTER CENTER ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in...
1,000 Days and Counting

1,000 Days and Counting

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — A small group of individuals have held a daily vigil for racial and social justice on Toomer’s...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Three Great Alabama Preachers OPINION — Many of you may be surprised to know that politicians and preachers are often friends while on earth. They...

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She’s My Hero …

She’s My Hero …

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA  — The Opelika City Council and Mayor Gary Fuller recognized Oniece Starks, Thomasine...

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