Politics Articles

Opelika City Council Approves Agreement with The Taylor at Opelika LLC

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —The Opelika City Council held a public hearing for a project agreement between the city of Opelika and The Taylor at Opelika LLC during Tuesday night's city council meeting. As part of the agreement, the city agreed...

Robert Lane McCollum Challenges Cavanaugh for PSC President, Leaves Probate Judge Race

CONTRIBUTED BYROBERT MCCOLLUM DADEVILLE —The 2022 Republican candidate for Alabama’s Public Service Commission (PSC), Robert Lane McCollum, announced today that he will be seeking the Republican nomination for president of the PSC in 2024.McCollum will be challenging...

Lee County Commission Recognizes Retirees

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Sheriff’s Office recognized several retiring employees during the Lee County Commission Monday night meeting.“We always like to tell them that retirement’s a big deal, it is a big deal,...

Auburn Attorney Announces Run for District Court Judge

CONTRIBUTED BY KIRS PATTON FOR DISTRICT JUDGE OPELIKA —Auburn attorney, Kris Patton is excited to announce a run for district court judge in Lee County, Alabama. Patton has been practicing law for over twenty years. As a trial attorney, Patton has helped hundreds of...