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Samford Community Hosts Social Justice Discussion

CONTRIBUTED BYCAROLYN MORTON The Samford Community Outreach Group held its first social justice discussion on Aug. 21 from noon until 12:30 p.m. The event was hosted by Pastor Carolyn Morton and Opelika and Auburn Moms Demand Action Group. The meeting took place at...
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Lee County Zoning Regulations Amended

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The zoning regulations adopted by the Lee County Planning Commission in May were amended Monday night by the Lee County Commission. The zoning regulations were originally enacted by the newly-formed planning commission in...
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Lee County Commissioner Cannon Elected to Statewide Association Legislative Committee

Contributed by ACCA Lee County Commissioner Doug Cannon has been elected to serve as a member of the 2021-2022 Legislative Committee of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA), the statewide association representing Alabama’s 67 county...
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Combatting The Opioid Epidemic Is Key For Alabama’s Future

CONTRIBUTEDBY KATIE BRITT Tuesday, Aug. 31 marked Overdose Awareness Day across the globe. This annual international campaign brings much needed attention to a topic that is critical for Alabama, touching every community in our state regardless of zip code. This is a...
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