As an Opelika native, 1991 graduate of Opelika High School and an active member of my community, I am so proud to announce my candidacy for Ward 3...
Sherri Reese Announces Run For Ward 3
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Politics Articles
Tokenism in Assigning Book Reviews: Worthy Idea or More Wokeism?
By GREG MARKLEY In a recent piece in New York Times magazine, opinion writer Jay Caspian Kang wrote a commentary titled “The Reductive Practice of...
Veterans and Military Families Call on Gov. Ivey, Legislature to Expand Medicaid
More than 140 U.S. veterans and military families across the state release letter Contributed by Cover Alabama Veterans across Alabama released a...
Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Sen. Tom Whatley
Contributed by ALFA The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Sen. Tom Whatley for District 27, which covers Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties....
Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Rep. Joe Lovvorn
CONTRIBUTED BY ALFA The Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed Rep. Joe Lovvorn for Alabama House District 79 in Lee County. “Joe Lovvorn is a business...
Korean War Honorary Marker Unveiled
BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Auburn Heritage Association unveiled its most recent honorary marker Sunday afternoon at Pine Tucket...
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ELECTION MANAGER OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA: SPECIAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL PLACE WARD 3
Important Dates to Remember: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 – First Day to Qualify for Candidates (Begins at 8:00 am; City Clerks’ Office in City...
Allmond Named Firefighter of the Year
Captain Noah Allmond was recognized as Opelika Fire Department's 2021 Firefighter of the Year last week. Nominees for 2021 were: A-Shift -...
Lions Club Hosts Tapley, Perez
Second Vice-District Gov. Melanie Tapley, left, and Zone Chair Hugo Perez, right, spoke to the Opelika Lions Club this week. They were introduced...