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Opelika names Environmental Services director

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced the appointment of Jasen Spoon as the new director of Opelika Environmental Services (OES).“We are thrilled to have Jasen join our team,” said Mayor Gary Fuller. “With a background in Public Works and...
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Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after Thomas Kidd Davis III. as the “Thomas Kidd Davis III Memorial Bridge.” Davis and several members of his family were in...
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Auburn City Council notes

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Due to technical difficulties during the live-stream of Auburn's City Council meeting on Tuesday night, a detailed reporting of the meeting is unavailable. AGENDA ITEMS: The council approved what is expected to be more than...
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EMA continues to grow

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night to approve several subdivisions moving forward and other improvements for the county.It also heard a report from Lee County EMA Director Rita Smith on how the Lee County...
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County to remain with Avenu

County to remain with Avenu

Nov 30, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday evening to move forward with Avenu Insights...

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