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Auburn seeks interested citizen for the Cemetary Advisory Board

THE OBSERVER STAFFEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council met in regular session on Jan. 16.Wes Williams was nominated and approved to serve a second term on the Cemetary Advisory Board. Mayor Ron Anders noted there is still a vacancy on the board...

City of Smiths Station building storm shelter

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — The city of Smiths Station is moving forward with its Community Tornado Saferoom.Before the start of the new year, the Smiths Station City Council approved two items related to the safe room during...

Opelika’s Economic Development director to retire

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA Lori Huguley, left, will retire as director of Economic Development on Jan. 31. John Sweatman, right, will assume leadership on Feb. 1. OPELIKA. — Lori Huguley, CEcD, is retiring from the city of Opelika on Jan. 31. John Sweatman...

Lee County Commission discusses quarry again

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —The new year is starting with a bang for Lee County with potential Beulah Quarry back on the agenda for the commission.Tara Brumfield and Mary Kilgore approached the Lee County Commission Monday night to...

‘Odds Are Alabama’ Shines Light on Dangers of Fentanyl

‘Odds Are Alabama’ Shines Light on Dangers of Fentanyl

Mar 15, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY JEANNIE GAINES / ALABAMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ALABAMA — Odds are, if you buy pills or other illicit drugs online or from a dealer,...

Trash Amnesty Runs Through April 7

Trash Amnesty Runs Through April 7

Mar 15, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN — Ready to clear out the clutter in and around your home this spring? Trash Amnesty...

House Speaker Appoints State Rep. Debbie Wood as House Member Family Services Liaison

Mar 9, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY TIFFANY TYSON MONTGOMERY — Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) announced on Wednesday that he has appointed...

Opelika Parks & Rec Receives Awards

Opelika Parks & Rec Receives Awards

Mar 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — This year the ARPA District 5 Merit in Recreation award was given to Pamela Driver, Covington...

Opelika Offers Online Public Records Request

Opelika Offers Online Public Records Request

Mar 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — On March 6, 2023, the city of Opelika launched a new public records management system to improve...

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Employee Recognition Ceremonies

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Employee Recognition Ceremonies

Mar 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THELEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted employee recognition ceremonies to...

Inside the Statehouse: Five Seats on Alabama Supreme Court Up for Election 2024

Inside the Statehouse: Five Seats on Alabama Supreme Court Up for Election 2024

Mar 8, 2023

Five Seats on the Alabama Supreme Court Up for Election in 2024 OPINION — Next year is a big year nationally. It is a presidential year. However, it...

City of Opelika Approves Agreement for $19 Million Project on Orr Avenue

City of Opelika Approves Agreement for $19 Million Project on Orr Avenue

Mar 8, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYAND HANNAH LESTER EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council held a public hearing on a project development...

Tuberville Continues Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Tuberville Continues Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Mar 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE ALABAMA — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is continuing his push to make Daylight...

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