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Extension Office to host workshops

BY TARA BARR | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service (ACES) will offer a series of adult classes throughout April called Tips and Tricks to Save Money, Eat Better and Move More. The schedule...
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Letter to the editor: Be of good character

BY ENVISION OPELIKAFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — The Envision Opelika Foundation has employed the Opelika Character Council since 2007 to emphasize, recognize, and reward good character in every aspect of the community. Businesses, organizations, City government, and...
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Coca-Cola breaks ground for sales center

Company brings $18 million investment to Auburn BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Last week, the city of Auburn welcomed in a new $18 million investment.Known world-wide, the name Coca-Cola is likely familiar to all Auburn residents. But now, it will strike a...
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US Congress approves $7.2 million for AU airport

US Congress approves $7.2 million for AU airport CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The United States Congress has approved funding legislation that includes $7.2 million for the construction of an air traffic control tower at the Auburn University Regional...
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Poka Pushes Past Beulah

Poka Pushes Past Beulah

Sep 7, 2023

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER The varsity Loachapoka (1A) football team defeated Beulah (2A), 14-12, in a non-region away game Friday,...

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