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Lee County Commissioner John Andrew Harris Passes Away

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — District 5 Lee County Commissioner John Andrew Harris passed away over the weekend. Harris began his political career in Opelika in 1986 by serving on the Opelika City Council, a position he held until 1994....

Auburn Council Amends Code On Business Revocations

BY HANNAH LESTER  HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  AUBURN —  The Auburn City Council, following more than three months of discussion, voted on an amendment to the Auburn City Code, Chapter 12, for a procedure on revocation of business licenses.  This...

Jeff Tickal Sworn In As Circuit Judge

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —  Jeff Tickal was sworn in as a circuit judge for Alabama’s 37th Judicial Circuit in a small ceremony Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Lee County Justice Center. Tickal was elected to the position in 2022,...

Opelika City Council Receives $60,000 From Pickleball Club

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —  The Opelika Pickleball Club presented the city of Opelika with a check for $60,000 during Tuesday night's Opelika City Council meeting as a way of giving back to the city, acknowledging its partnership with...
Mask ordinance extended

Mask ordinance extended

By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com  Alabama residents should keep their masks on and continue to social distance according to Gov. Kay...

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