BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council opened its Tuesday night meeting with a moment of silence honoring Auburn native Maj....
Hemp license request tabled by council in split vote
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Lee County approves solid waste plan update
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted to approve the updated solid waste management plan for the county...
New Lee County docket aims to reduce repeat drug offenses
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF LEE COUNYT DISTRICT ATTORNEY LEE COUNTY — Lee County leaders have announced a new collaborative initiative aimed...
Letter to the editor: Citizens rights are being ignored
BY ROBERT WILKINS OPINION — The City Manager [along] with our Council and Mayor have ignored the rights of the Auburn Citizens’ for too long....
Auburn council paves way for mixed-use development
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — A major development in north Auburn cleared some of its final regulatory hurdles after the Auburn City...
Pediatric clinic proposed for former Opelika Chamber building on Ave. A
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — A local physician has proposed opening a pediatric and wellness clinic — a project that would bring a new medical...
Auburn city council approves funding for housing project renovation
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN – The Ridgecrest Apartments are on their way to receiving a major facelift after the Auburn City Council on...
Opelika puts pause on new residential building permits
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted 4–1 to approve the temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple-occupancy...
Use online tools when claiming One, Big, Beautiful Bill tax advantages for families and education
CONTRIBUTED BY IRS.GOV WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for...