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Opelika approves $1.295 million FY26 Transportation Plan

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika’s City Council approved the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Plan during Tuesday night’s meeting.Expecting to receive an approximate $1.295 million dollars from the Rebuild Alabama Act, Opelika’s Engineering Department has...

Lee County Commission gets update on broadband expansion

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — During the Lee County Commission Meeting Monday night, the county received an update on the broadband project taking place within the county.Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act funding, the county designated over...

Auburn City Council swiftly approves pay raise

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Future Auburn city councilors will now receive significantly higher salaries than current members after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a sweeping pay increase just two weeks after initially...

Jay Hovey announces bid for new term in Alabama Senate

CONTRIBUTED BY SEN. JAY HOVEY AUBURN — State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Auburn) announced he is running for reelection to his District 27 Senate seat, which represents portions of Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.“As a member of the State Senate, I helped give Alabama...
Auburn City Council notes

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...

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EMA continues to grow

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...

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