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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 during the Monday, March 9, commission meeting.The plan has been a source of contention in the county for many years, since...

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 at reducing drug offender recidivism, addressing case backlog and connecting individuals struggling with addiction to...

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. Appointments of 120 members comprised of 22 boards and one commission are basically controlled by the same families and...

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 Council on Tuesday approved a series of annexations and zoning ordinances.That project, known as The Foundry at North College,...

Pediatric clinic proposed for former Opelika Chamber building on Ave. A

Pediatric clinic proposed for former Opelika Chamber building on Ave. A

Mar 3, 2026

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

Auburn city council approves funding for housing project renovation

Feb 23, 2026

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

Opelika puts pause on new residential building permits

Feb 17, 2026

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

Feb 17, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY IRS.GOV WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for...

Governor encourages Alabamians to prepare now for severe weather

Feb 17, 2026

CONTRIBUTD BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY ALABAMA — With Alabama’s spring tornado season fast approaching, Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged...

County discusses solid waste plan almost four years in

County discusses solid waste plan almost four years in

Feb 10, 2026

By Hannah Goldfingerhgoldfinger@opelikaobserver.com LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night and discussed an issue brought forth by...

City of Auburn welcomes new Engineering Services director

City of Auburn welcomes new Engineering Services director

Feb 9, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The City of Auburn is pleased to welcome Michael Griffin as Auburn’s new city engineer and director of the...

Price announces run for third term inAlabama State Senate

Price announces run for third term inAlabama State Senate

Feb 9, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY CAMPAIGN FOR RANDY PRICE ALABAMA — Sen. Randy Price is running to serve his third term in the State Senate for District 13. District...

ALGOP Results in HD38 Special General Election

ALGOP Results in HD38 Special General Election

Feb 3, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY ALGOP Voters in portions of Lee and Chambers Counties went to the polls today for the Special General Election in Alabama House...

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