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Neighborhood honors mailman retiring after 30 years

Residents at Shiloh Senior Apartments honored their long-time letter carrier, David Edwards, upon his retirement after 30 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. Residents decorated their mailboxes with well wishes to show their appreciation. PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Floral Street Cell Tower Approved

Floral Street Cell Tower Approved

Nov 16, 2022

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

Nov 16, 2022

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

Nov 9, 2022

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’

Nov 9, 2022

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

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