Politics Articles

Ivey calls for vote on lottery, law to protect elections

Other priorities: school safety, new prisons, broadband investment, education BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — “Ladies and gentlemen, the state of our state is strong, and together we are prepared for the Alabama of tomorrow,” Gov. Kay Ivey...

Citizens’ open forum sparks discussions at Auburn Council

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — During the open forum session of the Feb. 6 meeting of the Auburn City Council, citizens witnessed a critique of the police department’s treatment of African-Americans and contention between an evangelical Christian who...

Opelika City Council approves abatements

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At its regular meeting on Feb. 6, the Opelika City Council approved certain tax abatements and exemptions for local industries that are making large investments to improve or create manufacturing facilities.Abatements were given...

Bevels, Newell seek District Three seat

BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER BARRON RAE BEVELS ALABAMA — A goat farmer and bee keeper from Tallapoosa County, under the age of 30, is likely not everyone’s first idea of the perfect candidate to run for Congress. But that’s not stopping Barron Rae Bevels from...

Rep. Ed Oliver Visits Opelika Kiwanis Club

Rep. Ed Oliver Visits Opelika Kiwanis Club

Jul 27, 2022

Alabama State Rep. Ed Oliver spoke at last week's Opelika Kiwanis Club meeting. The speaker next week will be Brendt Bledsole, the Auburn University...

Local Rotary Club Presents Service Awards

Local Rotary Club Presents Service Awards

Jul 27, 2022

Congratulations to all of this year's Opelika Rotary Club award winners. Cheers to another successful year made possible by some amazing Rotarians.

Auburn to Mail Voter Cards

Auburn to Mail Voter Cards

Jul 20, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Auburn’s municipal election is coming up soon — Aug. 23. The city of Auburn voted Tuesday...

Auburn to Mail Voter Cards

NAACP Presents Alternate Redistricting Map to Opelika City Council

Jul 20, 2022

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Laticia Smith and Elizabeth Hill, members of the local NAACP chapter, presented an...

Auburn to Mail Voter Cards

Lee County Commission and Alabama Rural Ministry Partner for Assistance Program

Jul 13, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA RURAL MINISTRY LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission and Alabama Rural Ministry recently announced the launch of an Emergency...

Auburn to Mail Voter Cards

Deputy Coroner Appointed Coroner Following Harris’ Death

Jul 13, 2022

By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved Deputy Coroner and Smiths Station Deputy Fire Chief...

Jeremy Gray Selected for Prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship

Jeremy Gray Selected for Prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship

Jul 13, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BYSTATE REP. JEREMY GRAY ALABAMA — The Council of State Governments has announced that Jeremy Gray has been selected to participate in...

Neigborhood Conference

Jul 13, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Save the date for the city of Auburn 2022 Neighborhood Conference — an event geared toward neighborhood...

Sen. Tom Whatley Ends Bid for Re-election

Sen. Tom Whatley Ends Bid for Re-election

Jul 6, 2022

Hovey Is Republican Nominee WRITTEN BYTHE OBSERVER STAFF ALABAMA — In a statement given to The Observer writer D. Mark Mitchell, Sen. Tom Whatley...

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