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A spirit that is not afraid: The story of Auburn’s Marianne Jackson – part 2

BY SAM HENDRIX,AUBURN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Seventy-five years ago this January, Auburn resident Marianne Jackson Cashatt (1933-2011) was on top of the world: a popular senior at Lee County High School with abundant school and church activities and plans for college....

A Lee County Night Before Christmas

BY THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE T’was the night before Christmas, and all through Lee County, Not a creature was stirring, not even Deputy Aubie; Dispatchers were answering calls with care, Assuring people that help soon would be there; The elves were nestled all...
Honoring Our Veterans

Honoring Our Veterans

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The city of Auburn held its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor veterans and lay a wreath at...

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Floral Street Cell Tower Approved

Floral Street Cell Tower Approved

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — On Tuesday night, the Opelika City Council approved a request for a special use permit with...

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A Grand Ole Time

A Grand Ole Time

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —  It’s not every day you get to play on country music’s biggest stage. But for...

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Lee County Election Results

Lee County Election Results

BY WIL CREWS ANDMICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER'S NOTE: These results are not official. Results will be certified by election officials next week. LEE COUNTY...

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‘All Hands on Deck’

‘All Hands on Deck’

OPD Seeks Solutions with Community Support BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTHKENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— With rising concerns about crime in Opelika,...

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