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Smith, Council take oath to begin new terms

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council held its organizational meeting Monday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Court Building, 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. The session marked the official swearing-in of Mayor Eddie Smith and all five newly...
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Hooked on gold: Lee County fishermen win world title

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Two Lee County locals helped bring home gold for Team USA in the 19th Black Bass World Championships.Auburn native Logan Parks and Beulah native Kyle Welcher both had their Team USA international debut last week in Arabie...
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Veteran Spotlight | From repairing helicopter engines to Auburn engineering

BY KADIE TAYLORFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Veteran, James “Jimbo” Arnold Jr. is living proof that it is never too late to learn. After serving in the Army for 20 years, the retired sergeant first class is now pursuing his bachelor’s in electrical and computer...
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No More Shacks repairs homes and unites residents

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Alabama Rural Ministry is hosting its annual No More Shacks fundraiser from now through Nov 2.  ARM will host different events and attractions from Tuesday to Saturday for local students and residents to learn more and...
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