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Opelika Rotarians Offering Help in Louisiana

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Hurricane Ida ripped through communities, homes and people’s lives, leaving devastation in the wake. But — there are those who want to help. The Opelika Rotary Club is preparing to spend the upcoming weekend providing relief...

Opelika Chamber Opens Annual Total Resource Campaign Sales

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OPELIKA CHAMBEROF COMMERCE The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is launching its annual sponsorship drive, the Total Resource Campaign, on Sept. 1, 2021. The campaign will run through Oct. 1, 2021 and will be the one time of year that members are able to...

CARES Act Funds to Be Allocated For Nursing Shortage

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday reallocated $12.3 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to secure qualified, out-of-state, travel nurses to work in Alabama hospitals in a temporary capacity.  “I’m pleased to see more folks...

Come Throw with the Heroes

BY MEGAN MANNFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER A new axe throwing business has entered the Opelika scene and will be having its first big event this weekend. “Axe Marks the Spot” will be hosting its inaugural Hero Throw Event on Sept. 11, 2021, beginning at 11:30 am. This...
LCC approves FY 2018-19 budget

LCC approves FY 2018-19 budget

By Michelle Key Editor The Lee County Commission voted to approve the fiscal year 2018-19 budget during Monday night's regularly scheduled meeting....

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