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10-Digit dialing for 334 area code to begin Jan. 23

CONTRIBUTED  TO THE OBSERVER ALABAMA— Customers in the 334 area code region will be required to begin 10-digit dialing Jan. 23, 2026. This action follows the permissive 10-digit dialing period, which allowed customers to become adjusted to dialing 10 digits when...
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Reduce, reuse, recycle

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Encouraging residents to reduce waste, the Auburn Recycling Center helps locals preserve the environment through recycling a variety of items. “The goal of the city of Auburn’s Environmental Services Recycling and Conservation...
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Let’s talk about it – The current political landscape

BY LATICIA T. SMITH OPINION —  We are [several] days into the new year and it’s hard to get excited when there are so many scary things happening on the political landscape. Twenty-four people killed during a drone strike in Russian-occupied Ukraine and U.S....
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2026 Lee County Public Policy Agenda: Advancing a strong East Alabama

BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Three regional chambers of commerce have partnered to present a unified voice for the local business community through the release of the 2026 Lee County Public Policy Agenda. The Auburn Chamber of Commerce, East Alabama Chamber of...
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Opelika Holiday Light Fight

Opelika Holiday Light Fight

Dec 17, 2024

The contest is on to see who has Opelika’s best Christmas decorations.Keep Opelika Beautiful has challenged city residents to pull out all the stops...

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