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Auburn Council punts on waste fee increase

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – The fate of a proposed solid waste collection fee increase will remain in the balance until June 3 after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday postponed a vote on amending the city ordinance.The city has not increased its solid...

Opelika City Council hears from residents against rezoning

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The council held a public hearing for an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map to rezone 20.1 acres of land located at 2502 Anderson Road from R-1, rural district to R-3, low-density residential, and later introduced the...

Littleton campaigns for Smiths Station city council

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Adam Littleton, a lifelong resident of Smiths Station, small business owner and dedicated community leader, has officially announced his candidacy for City Council, Place 2. With deep roots in the city and a proven record of...

County Commission continues to discuss internet access

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission discussed the ongoing issue of internet access in Beauregard and Loachapoka during its April 28 regular meeting.The discussion began several years ago, before the COVID-19 epidemic, but took...

Beauregard’s Roney-Rivera Named Veteran of the Month

Beauregard’s Roney-Rivera Named Veteran of the Month

Oct 11, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE BEUAREGARD —U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring Specialist Rachel...

Opelika City Council Approves Annual Appropriations

Oct 4, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —During Tuesday night's Opelika City Council meeting, several employees were recognized with...

Auburn City Council Approves Contract with CARE

Auburn City Council Approves Contract with CARE

Oct 4, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —The Auburn City Council met Tuesday night and approved a contract with the CARE Humane...

Auburn Welcomes New Planning Director

Auburn Welcomes New Planning Director

Sep 27, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURNBY DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN —The city of Auburn will welcome a new planning director, Justice Wahid Cotton, who will...

“How Many More Lives Do We Have To Lose?”

“How Many More Lives Do We Have To Lose?”

Sep 27, 2023

Commission Discusses Train Safety BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —EAMC Director Rita Smith welcomed a representative...

Sen Bernie Sanders Trying to Raise Prescription Drug Costs

Sep 27, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY STATE REP. DEBBIE WOODS OPINION —As members of Congress begin settling back into work after their summer recess, Alabama’s United...

Smiths Station City Employees to Get 5% COLA

Smiths Station City Employees to Get 5% COLA

Sep 27, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION —The Smiths Station City Council approved a 5% cost of living adjustment (COLA)...

Smiths Station City Employees to Get 5% COLA

Smiths Hears Complaints On Girls Softball Field

Sep 20, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STAITON—The Smiths Station City Council heard from numerous residents last week during...

Auburn City Council Approves Contract with CARE

Auburn Supports Emergency Services

Sep 20, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —The Auburn City Council met Tuesday night and approved an agreement with the East...

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