By Daniel Schmidt AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on May 19 approved a zoning ordinance amendment that formally carves out where the city's newly regulated consumable hemp retailers can set up shop. It is the latest local move in a months-long effort to bring the city in line with sweeping new state hemp laws the state legislature approved last year. The amendment passed 6-1, with Ward 5 Council Member Sonny Moreman casting the lone vote...
BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Former Lee County Sheriff’s deputy Cam Hunt narrowly defeated 27-year incumbent Jay Jones in the Republican primary for Lee County sheriff Tuesday night, May 19.While Tuesday night’s results are not yet official, Hunt received 9,301 votes (50.83%) to Jones’ 8,994 (49.16%) in a razor-thin race. In total, 18,295 voters, or roughly 13.9% of registered Lee County voters, cast ballots in the sheriff’s election.After...
BY THE FAMILY OF MAJOR JOHN “ALEX” KLINNER On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation — those who stood in the gap, often far from home, so that others might live in freedom.Among them is Major John Alex Klinner of Auburn, whose life reflected quiet strength, deep commitment and an enduring sense of purpose.Raised in Auburn, Alex grew up in a family and community that valued hard...
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Expanding to more than weekend visitors, Shoofly Farms is now a place for couples to enjoy their wedding day alongside close family and friends.Shoofly Farms sits on 200 acres of land with walking trails, an indoor/outdoor gym, a state-of-the-art sports court, a full-sized pickleball court, farm animals and eight different options for buildings/rooms that can fit up to 20 people across the property...
Thomas Hoffman, Assistant Director of Communications | Auburn Athletics Department AUBURN – Fifteen-time All-American, Olympic Gold Medalist and 2010 Auburn graduate Tyler McGill returns to the Plains as the Director of External Engagement and Performance Science, head coach Ryan Wochomurka announced Monday. “I am blessed beyond measure to be returning to Auburn,” said McGill. “This university and community have provided me, my wife...
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Law enforcement officers, community members and family members gathered on Friday, May 15, at the Opelika Public Library for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service held in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Hosted by the Opelika Police Department, the service honored the brave men and women from agencies across Lee County who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while serving and protecting...
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Set to play Ham Amphitheater on the campus of Auburn University on May 21, the North Carolina based bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers will be on the cusp of releasing Next Act, their 15th studio album since the band’s inception in 2000....
CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA — During a surprise ceremony held Friday, May 1, Rose Marie Bryant, a nurse at East Alabama Medical Center, was presented with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award.The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award is a highly...
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn’s Light Horse Harry Lee chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently celebrated the 130th anniversary of the chapter’s founding during the April meeting at...
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