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Too Many Billboards in Auburn?

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN  —  A citizen approached the Auburn City Council Tuesday night with a request — reduce the number of billboards.  “As many of you may or may not know, more billboards have been constructed along...

City of Opelika Supports Juneteenth Celebration

Architectural rendering of the proposed development known as The Landing. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance to rezone property associated with the project was held during Tuesday night's city council meeting.  BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM...

Local Clubs Host Distinquished Guests

Opelika Kiwanis this week hosted Auburn University Baseball Chaplain Scott Shepherd as its guest speaker. Shepherd talked about his role as chaplain and his work as a local team leader with Athletes in Action.  Auburn Rotary last week hosted Auburn University's...

Mackenzie Poole Promoted to Opelika Chamber Vice President

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber recently announced the promotion of Mackenzie Poole to vice president. She will continue to be responsible for events and leadership programming but will take on additional responsibilities...
Locals Honored at AU Game

Locals Honored at AU Game

Pictured above from left to right are: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Senior Trooper Chris Williams,  Lee County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Pam...

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