Politics Articles

Alabama aims at ending distracted driving

New state law limits use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.In 2022, almost 7% of all motor vehicle-related...

Congressman presents grants to Opelika, Lee County Schools

State Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika) recently presented community service grants of $20,000 each to Lee County and Opelika school districts. Pictured accepting the grants from Gray are Ken Roberts, CFO of the Lee County Board of Education, and Dr. Ferrell Seymore,...

Opelika Council recongizes couple as ‘Citizens of Excellent Character’

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and the Character Council honored Dr. George and Debbie Purves as the Character Council's 'Citizens of Excellent Character' during the Tuesday night city council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS The...

Auburn votes to restrict parking

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At its March 12 meeting, the Auburn City Council approved a new No Parking zone along Tullahoma Drive. The city received multiple complaints about the impacted area and shared research from Engineering Services and Public...
Neigborhood Conference

Neigborhood Conference

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

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Bill Baxley By Steve Flowers The 1970 governor’s race between George Wallace and Albert Brewer overshadowed every other political race in the state...

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