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Letter to the Editor | An appeal to the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee

CONTRIBUTED BY  KEN MCFEETERS OPINION — Please let this letter serve as my formal appeal of the decision by the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee to refuse to review my candidate challenge regarding Tommy Tuberville and whether he meets the clear...
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Brown Girls Ink authors encourage young writers

By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA — Young authors exploring the empowering world of writing, 11-year-olds Jaliyah Wilson and Mackenzie Todd have co-written three books, showing others that no one is too young to follow their dreams.  Todd said it all began...
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Grooms by Brooke pampers pets

By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA —Pampering local furry friends, Grooms by Brooke serves local pups and pawparents by providing a range of grooming packages.  “I started working for myself, like four-ish years ago, but I have been in the pet industry since...
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Dragonfly Internet acquires Myakka Communications

CONTRIBUTED BY DRAGONFLY INTERNET OPELIKA — Dragonfly Internet announced today the completion of its acquisition of Myakka Communications, a provider of fiber optic internet and phone services in Manatee and Sarasota Counties in Western Florida. The transaction brings...
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Watching out for each other

Watching out for each other

Jun 10, 2025

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — Local officials and area residents met Saturday, June 7, at the W.O. Lance park for a community meeting...

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History recovered

History recovered

Jun 10, 2025

CONTRIBUTED TO THE LAFAYETTE SUN WASHINGTON, D.C. — Auburn Class of 1983 James E. Patterson, VHS Class of 1973, saved a “lost” video archive about...

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Be there or be square

Be there or be square

May 27, 2025

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — The city of Lanett and The Valley Local are hosting the Festival on the Square June 8 from 3 to 6:30 p.m....

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