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Authorities issue advisories about scams underway

Sheriff warns against new phone scam targeting families of recently arrested/incarcerated suspects CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is warning citizens of a new phone scam targeting families of recently arrested/incarcerated...

City of Opelika reduces occupational tax

BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA – The city of Opelika is proud to announce a historic reduction in the occupational tax rate, marking a significant moment in the city’s commitment to its citizens and economic growth. After 34 years at 1.5%, the city council has voted...

A-O Tourism, Opelika Chamber move to new home

Recent Open House featured preview of state-of-the-art facility BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house at the old Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library on 200 S. Sixth St....

Sonic Group Acquires Sonic Tools USA, Its Exclusive North American Distribution Partner

Sonic Tools USA Becomes Fully Owned Entity of Sonic Group, 10 Years after Successfully Entering the North America Market AUBURN, Alabama And NEW ORLEANS – January 22, 2025 – Sonic Group, a leading provider of professional tools and equipment solutions based in the...
Reflection. Remembrance.

Reflection. Remembrance.

Four years ago, March 3, 2019, the Beauregard community suffered great loss and tragedy when tornadoes claimed the lives of 23 people. Last week,...

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