Politics Articles

Opelika honors students for biliteracy achievement

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council’s May 5 meeting was highlighted by a series of mayoral recognitions honoring local students and community efforts, along with proclamations raising awareness for children’s mental health and ALS.Opelika High...

Lee County Commission honors students, first responders

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a series of routine and new business items during its April 27 meeting following a work session that included updates on the Integra Mental Health Facility expansion and future funding for the...

Op-Ed: What the 2026 legislative session means for everyday Alabamians

BY ALI RAUCHPRESIDENT AND CEO, OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION —For the first time this year, the Auburn Chamber, East Alabama Chamber and Opelika Chamber came together to publish a shared public policy agenda. It was simply a reflection of what we were hearing...

Terri LaPoint Qualifies for U.S. Congressional Seat 3

CONTIBUTED BY THE TERRI LAPOINT CAMPAIGN ALABAMA — Terri LaPoint qualified at the GOP Headquarters in Hoover to run for the U.S. House of Representatives representing the people of East Alabama in District 3 in January. Award-winning investigative journalist and...