Politics Articles

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...

Raven Harvis announces run for mayor

Campaign to kickoff with OHS homecoming tailgate party CONTRIBUTED BY HARVIS FOR MAYOR OPELIKA — Raven Harvis has announced her candidacy for Mayor of Opelika.To kick off her campaign, Harvis will host a public campaign launch tailgate on Friday, Sept. 20, from 5:30...

Inside the Statehouse | Aug. 29, 2024

Lee County Commission allots more ARPA funds BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Loachapoka can release that breath it’s been holding in — the Lee County Commission entered into an agreement with Spectrum Southeast LLC for the broadband expansion plan in...