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Lee County Commission continues broadband plans

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY - As Lee County continues to expand broadband access, thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, into less-reached areas of the county, many residents continue to approach the commission with...
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Floral Park to get $7.2 million facelift

For a video of the proposed renovation visit https://fb.watch/pOSUlkOqJJ/ BY KADIE VICK |FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation has launched a $7.2 million project to renovate Floral Park, located on Floral Street. The project, which will begin in...
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The fight against human trafficking

BY DAVID BELL | FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTO BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Each year throughout the world, an estimated 40 million people are subjected to human trafficking and forced labor, which is responsible for approximately $250 billion annually in illicit...
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French Bakery to open Feb. 1

BY KADIE VICK | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Bringing a taste of upscale cuisine to The Plains, Boulangerie, a French bakery, will open in downtown Auburn on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 138 N. College St.Boulangerie will offer cakes and pies by the slice, as well as tarts,...
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Cooper Uncaged

Cooper Uncaged

Jan 13, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Sharife Cooper made his debut for Auburn against Alabama on Jan. 9, and he did not disappoint. The...

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