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Officials address ADEM on Cusseta Quarry

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — State and local officials and members of the community gathered in the downstairs courtroom of the Chambers County Courthouse on April 8, in downtown LaFayette for a public hearing related to air and water quality...

Fly in for AU Raptor Center’s Wing Fling on April 11

BY KADIE VICK FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn University Raptor Center will host its annual Wing Fling event on April 11 at 4 p.m. Those who wish to attend should pre-purchase tickets online. Amanda Sweeney, assistant director for raptor training and education,...

‘Cops on Top’ for Special Olympics set for April 18

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Local law enforcement agencies will rally in support of Lee County Special Olympics during the 2025 Cops on Top fundraiser on Friday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kroger on Dean Road in Auburn and the Tiger Town Kroger...

Leadership Lee County to host ‘Ignite’ conference

CONTRIBUTED BY LEADERSHIP LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY — Leadership Lee County announces the Ignite Leadership Conference, a one-day event designed to inspire, equip and challenge local leaders will take place on Tuesday, May 6. The event will be held at Southern Union State...
A 50-Year Rivalry and Friendship

A 50-Year Rivalry and Friendship

BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —It was 50 years ago today;The first varsity football game between Lee Academy and Scott Preparatory...

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Beat Bama Food Drive

Beat Bama Food Drive

CONTRIBUTED BY THE FOOD BANK OF EAST ALABAMA ALABAMA —Another "food fight" is underway as the annual Beat ‘Bama Food Drive kicked off on Sept. 29....

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Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 6

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 6

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —Week six of high school football wrapped up lastweek. Glenwood and Loachapoka remain undefeated going...

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New Name — Same CARE

New Name — Same CARE

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CARE HUMANE SOCIETY LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Humane Society recently announced it is rebranding and changing its name to CARE...

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