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Smiths Station Appoints New City Officials, Approves Annexations

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station City Council had a busy month. The mayor and council members appointed two new city officials, approved annexations and rezones and commemorated the anniversary of the nearby 1 On 1...

‘Donuts with Deputies’ Delights Families

Local children joined the Lee County sheriff and deputies for the festive and fun "Donuts with Deputies" event, held Dec. 16 at the Lee County Sheriff's Office. The event entailed plenty of activities, coloring, sweet treats and letters to Santa — as well as coffee...

AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST JOB FAIR ON JAN. 11

AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library is partnering with the Goodwill Career Center to host a hiring event on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Auburn Public Library, located at 749 E. Thach Ave. More than 14 employers will be in...

Fresh Start: Getting Off on the Right Foot in the New Year

CONTRIBUTED BY ACES / BY DUSTIN DUNCAN  LEE COUNTY —  Looking for a fresh start in the new year? For those making New Year’s resolutions to be more active, make better food choices or just be healthier overall, Live Well Alabama has a few tips to help start the...
To Remember and Celebrate

To Remember and Celebrate

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com On the two-year anniversary of William Buechner’s death, the Auburn Police Division, the Opelika Police...

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