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Auburn council approves nearly $1 million drone technology contract
Program aims to improve response times and investigations as officials address privacy concerns BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn...
Opelika council approves $750K for workforce medical clinic
Per Ordinance 032-25 Under Section 2-169 - Rule 1(e) “An item on the published agenda may be removed or postponed by the sponsor without approval of...
Immigration enforcement debate heats up
Sheriff candidates spar over cooperation with ICE ahead of primary BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Two Republican candidates running for...
O Grows to host Strawberry Block Party
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Inviting the community to join in a sweet day of strawberries, O Grows is holding a Strawberry Block Party on...
Women’s Hope Gala raises money to continue mission
BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER On April 27, the 2026 Restoring Hope Gala will be held at the Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference...
Lee County Sheriff’s deputy hospitalized after shooting
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — A Lee County Sherrif’s deputy is in stable condition following a shooting near Loachapoka. Lee County...
Worthy2 spreads hope for those trafficked
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy2 is working to reach and help vulnerable women through a new flier outreach initiative.“Worthy2 is an...
OCS proposes $140 million middle school
BY ABBEY CRANK FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis presented a plan to build a $140 million middle school...