BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — During the work session prior to Tuesday night’s city council meeting, City Building Inspector Jeff Kappelman and...
Opelika City Council discusses Springwood
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Auburn Council grants builders more flexibility
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Developers who build in Auburn will soon enjoy a greater range of freedom after the Auburn City Council...
Auburn council advances artificial turf project
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At its regular meeting on March 4, the Auburn City Council approved a $276,327 contract with...
Commission discusses Highway Department schedule
Resolution to change from four-day, 10-hour schedule tabled after opposition BY MICHELLE KEY AND HANNAH GOLDFINGER LEE COUNTY — During the regular...
Former mayor honored with renaming of arts center
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council unanimously voted to rename The Southside Center for the Arts in honor of Barbara H....
Opelika Council Member Erica Baker-Norris appointed to National League of Cities 2025 Small Cities Council
Opelika, Ala. – City of Opelika Ward 2 Council Member Erica Baker- Norris has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small...
Rains announces run for Opelika City Council
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ernie Rains has announced his candidacy for the Opelika City Council, running on a pro-small business...
County Commission receives request from Food Bank for capital campaign funds
BY MICHELLE KEY,PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission held a public hearing pertaining to the Lee County Solid Waste Management Plan...
Opelika officials express frustration over blocked railroad
Stopped train delays first responders, CSX unresponsive to city's concerns BY ANITA STIEFEL, EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to...