Politics Articles

Smiths Station Fire Protection Seeks More Funding

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  SMITHS STATION — Changes are likely on the horizon for those in the jurisdiction of the Smiths Station Fire Protection District (SSFPD). SSFPD held a town hall meeting Sept. 9 at Station 1 to discuss the need for an...

Opelika Considers Medical Cannabis Dispensing in City

BY WIL CREWS AND MICHELLE KEY OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council Tuesday night introduced for first reading an ordinance pertaining to the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites within the corporate limits of the city. The ordinance was drafted in light of the...

Well Red Two, Self Pour Lounge to Locate in Downtown Auburn

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Two new businesses are on the way to Auburn. One is a complimentary shop to a well-known coffee shop in town, Well Red. Well Red Two, as it is listed in the city’s planning packet, will be located on N. Donahue...

Covering Prince Charles’ 1994 Visit

OPINION — The Sept. 8 death of the amazing and remarkable Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain led instantly to Prince Charles becoming King Charles III. That reminded me of Charles’ visit to Berlin in 1994 for the close-out of the British military presence. His was...