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Family Caregivers in Alabama Provide $8.3 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones

CONTRIBUTED BYAARP ALABAMA MONTGOMERY — The unpaid care provided by the 700,000 family caregivers in Alabama is valued at $8.3 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. This is an increase of $1.2...
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Smiths Station Talks Zoning, Pavilion at February Meetings

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — During the month of February, the Smiths Station City Council talked zoning and approved funding for a new event this spring, among other business. The Feb. 28 regular meeting saw the council approve...
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Auburn Council Considers LawnGolf Property

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council did not vote to amend conditional use approval for a property that will include pickleball and miniature golf in Auburn during its meeting Tuesday night.  The new business, LawnGolf...
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Rep. Rogers Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF REP. MIKE ROGERS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), recently announced the introduction of legislation that would allow states to decide to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. This legislation builds on a longstanding...
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