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Statement from Hughston Homes on destruction of eagle’s nest

BY HUGHSTON HOMES - TO THE OBSERVER STATEMENT“Hughston Homes continues to be fully cooperative with both the City of Auburn and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to address confusion around the permitted removal of an unoccupied eagles’ nest within a...
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Auburn Beats Bama again: Food drive a big success

Because of compassion and generosity, something remarkable was achieved in the past few weeks: 908,928 pounds of food collected in the Auburn-Opelika community during the 2024 Beat Bama Food Drive.When combined with collections from Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive...
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Here’s what seniors need to know about changes to Medicare Part D

BY KENNETH THORPE OPINION — Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare's "Part D" prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Biden's signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was intended to make it easier for...
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Reader asks if coach will accept ‘no ill will’ claims from players

Dear Editor,During the 2001 Little League World Series, Danny Almonte tossed a perfect game, fanned 62 of the 72 batters he faced, allowed only three hits in three starts and only gave up one run — it was unearned. His team was celebrated, and Mayor Rudy Guiliani...
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Op-ed | June 27, 2024

Op-ed | June 27, 2024

Jun 27, 2024

The miracle of Alabama’s Helen Keller BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — The anniversary of Helen Keller’s birthday is June 27. Born in Tuscumbia, Keller...

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Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Jun 20, 2024

Albert Patterson: A Man for All Seasons BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — Seventy years ago, Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney...

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Guest column

Guest column

Jun 14, 2024

The most popular veterans benefits do not expire BY PAUL R. LAWRENCE OPINION — While some people may think that the veterans benefits they have...

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Guest column

Letter to the Editor:

May 23, 2024

Auburn Council not representative of population, but there’s hope BY LATICIA T. SMITH OPINION — As I sit considering the recent run-off election of...

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