BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Robert Ham is running for reelection for District 4 for his fourth term. “I’ve been...
Robert Ham Seeks Re-election as District 4 Commissioner
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Politics Articles
Ballot Trafficking is Illegal in Alabama
Contributed by the Secretary of State’s Office ALABAMA — In Alabama, it is illegal for any individual to return or mail another individual’s...
President of The Curtis House Visits Opelika Kiwanis Club
During last week's Opelika Kiwanis Club meeting, Tamarcus Milner, president of The Curtis House spoke on the clubs impact in the local community....
Planning Commission Recommends Zoning Changes
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com OPELIKA — The Opelika Planning Commission voted to send recommendations on the zoning ordinances to...
Opelika City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Ordinance Changes
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council accepted a proposed ordinance for advertising for a public hearing. The proposed...
Do You Win or Lose? Surprises Loom Large Over Elections – Part 1
By GREG MARKLEY OPINION — As a political writer or as a student of politics, I have observed political candidates in the last few weeks of a...
Auburn Approves Downtown Target
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Target is coming to downtown Auburn. 129 North College Fund, LLC, is taking a portion of north...
It’s Time to Expand Medicaid for Rural Alabama
BY DR. ROBERT BENTLEY OPINION — The health and well-being of the people of our state is my priority as a practicing physician, as it was when I was...
Inside the Statehouse A Mo Brooks Story
By Steve Flowers OPINION — Over the years I have shared a lot of stories about Alabama’s colorful political figures. We have had some characters...