Politics Articles

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...

Lee County Democratic Party is Under New Leadership

CONTRIBUTED BY THE LEE COUNTY DEMOCRATS LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Democrats are under new leadership. Led by County Chair Jamie Lowe, the Lee County Democratic Party plans to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Lowe is a young leader excited to help propel the...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Will Gambling Be Addressed in 2022? By Steve Flowers As the final regular legislative session of the quadrennium evolves, it is apparent that the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The 2022 annual regular session of the legislature has begun. It began Jan. 11 and constitutionally can last three and one-half...

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