Bibb Graves the Education Governor By Steve Flowers Most states have one General Fund Budget. We are only one of five states that have two. Some of...
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Citizens Speak Out Against Proposed Rental Registration Ordinance
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER Several Opelika residents and business owners spoke out against the city of Opelika's proposed rental registration...
Council approves Plainsman Lake Development Agreement
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council approved a development agreement with Edgar Hughston Builder, Inc. for the...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The Story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th Governor and One of the State’s Greatest Philanthropists Since I hail from Troy,...
Lee County Decides Against Funding Program
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Lee County Commission opted not to join the National Association of Counties “Investing in Alabama...
Opelika Celebrates Youth Incarceration Prevention Program’s Successful Year
By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer With work and dedication, Opelika has made a difference in the lives of teenagers and young adults. The...
‘The Silent Killer: Unconscious Bias’
BY EMERY LAYFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER On July 13, at 8:30 a.m., EagleCast hosted an hour-long webinar addressing unconscious bias in the workplace....
Secretary of State John H. Merrill Responds to Vice President Kamala Harris
Contributed bythe office of John Merrill The following is a direct response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ most...
Lee County to Receive $32 Million, the Question is How to Spend It
BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The American Rescue Plan has designated recovery funds around the nation to help states recover from the...