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Katie Britt: Leaving People Behind in Afghanistan is Un-American

BY KATIE BRITT The Biden Administration has created a hotbed of national security and humanitarian disasters I’m sure like me, you’ve seen the horrific photos, videos and reports from Afghanistan. The helicopter on the roof of our retreating embassy. Those desperately...

Rep. Mike Rogers Expresses Concern For Safety of Americans in Afghanistan

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OFFICE OFREP. MIKE ROGERS On Aug. 20 and Aug. 21  U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released statements expressing his concerns that President Biden has yet to produce a plan for safely...

Jessica Ventiere Announces Campaign for District Attorney of Lee County

CONTRIBUTED BY THE JESSICA VENTIERE CAMPAIGN Earlier this week, Jessica Ventiere announced she run as candidate for district attorney of Lee County. After being appointed by Lee County judges to serve as district attorney pro-tem, Jessica was then appointed by...

Alabama Cannabis Commission Committee Holds First Organizational Meeting

BY MICHELLE KEYAND MEGAN MANN The Alabama Cannabis Commission Committee held its first organizational meeting on Thursday, Aug.12, 2021. The new law, known as the Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act, was signed into effect by Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this year on...

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Council approves contract with RMI Railworks to restore Rocky Brook Rocket By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council approved a...

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City council recognizes citizens

By Rebekah Martin Associate Editor The Opelika City Council recognized two citizens at Tuesday’s meeting for their contributions to the city and...

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Commission holds brief session

By Fred Woods Editor If you were late or if you blinked you might have missed this week’s regular Lee County Commission meeting. The combination of...

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