Politics Articles

Auburn City Council Approves Resurfacing Project

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  AUBURN —  The Auburn City Council approved a contract with D&J Enterprises Inc. During its regular meeting Tuesday night for the Fiscal Year 2023 Streets Resurfacing Project.  The Engineering Services...

Jere Colley Jr. Announces Bid for Lee County Probate Judge

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF JERE COLLEY LEE COUNTY — Lee County attorney Jere Colley Jr. has announced he will seek the upcoming vacant judgeship for Lee County Probate Judge. “After prayer and discussion with my family, I am excited to offer myself for public...

Alabama Set to Receive $1.4 Billion to Expand Access to Broadband

FROM THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey announced recently that Alabama will receive $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce to boost ongoing efforts to expand broadband access to unserved areas. The National Telecommunications and...

DA Requesting Funds 

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission heard a DA Funding Proposal from  District Attorney Jessica Ventiere during its Monday night meeting.  “I think that most people believe that we are fully funded by...
Attorney Gen. Marshall Announces  Conviction of Former Lanett Mayor

Biden’s Vaccine Edict

CONTRIBUTED BY SEC. OF STATE —  JOHN MERRILL It is obvious that someone in the White House needs to remind Joseph R. Biden that he is the President...

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