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Lee County Commission continues broadband plans

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY - As Lee County continues to expand broadband access, thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, into less-reached areas of the county, many residents continue to approach the commission with...

Opelika City Council names January Character Council’s Citizen of Excellent Character

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — James Hughley was also recognized by Fuller and Ward 1 Council Member George Allen as the Character Council's Citizen of Excellent Character for the month of January. This month’s character is loyalty which means a...

Auburn seeks interested citizen for the Cemetary Advisory Board

THE OBSERVER STAFFEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council met in regular session on Jan. 16.Wes Williams was nominated and approved to serve a second term on the Cemetary Advisory Board. Mayor Ron Anders noted there is still a vacancy on the board...

City of Smiths Station building storm shelter

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — The city of Smiths Station is moving forward with its Community Tornado Saferoom.Before the start of the new year, the Smiths Station City Council approved two items related to the safe room during...

Greeting from Sen. Tommy Tuberville

Greeting from Sen. Tommy Tuberville

Jun 29, 2022

OPINION — When I began my coaching career more than 40 years ago, I never dreamed that I would ever run for the U.S. Senate. But I wanted to...

Greeting from Sen. Tommy Tuberville

We Can’t Wait Another Decade: It’s Time for Alabama to Expand Medicaid

Jun 29, 2022

By Robyn Hyden OPINION — It’s been a decade of missed opportunity. On June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in NFIB v. Sebelius that...

Chambers County Deputy Sheriff J’Mar Colin Abel Dies in Crash Pursuing Suspect

Chambers County Deputy Sheriff J’Mar Colin Abel Dies in Crash Pursuing Suspect

Jun 22, 2022

BY THE OBSERVER STAFF CHAMBERS CO. — Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall honored Chambers County Deputy Sheriff A'mar Colin Abel in a press release sent...

Greeting from Sen. Tommy Tuberville

Auburn Candidates For Election

Jun 22, 2022

By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com AUBURN — Statewide elections have covered headlines for the last few weeks — but Auburn's municipal...

Dixie Bibb Graves: ‘Bagging a Deer’ and a U.S. Senate Seat

Dixie Bibb Graves: ‘Bagging a Deer’ and a U.S. Senate Seat

Jun 22, 2022

BY GREG MARKLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — A common sight at university history departments for 25-30 years has been students wearing T-shirts that...

Greeting from Sen. Tommy Tuberville

Former Gander Mountain Property to See New Development

Jun 22, 2022

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — During Tuesday night's Opelika City Council meeting, plans for a new four-story hotel and entertainment complex...

Greeting from Sen. Tommy Tuberville

Ward 4 Interim Council Member Named

Jun 22, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council named former Ward 4 Council Member Brett Smith’s replacement, Jennifer...

Greeting from Sen. Tommy Tuberville

Four Myths That Can Cost You Your Sight This July 4th

Jun 22, 2022

Celebrate Independence Day, But Wear Eye Protection Around Fireworks BY E.M. BRENDAN WYATT, M.D. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Americans — often...

Greeting from Sen. Tommy Tuberville

County Designates More ARPA Money

Jun 15, 2022

Commission continues discussion on ARPF; allocating for broadband and water By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com LEE COUTNY — The Lee...

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