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Auburn City Council considering raise in salary

BY DAN SCHNMIDT | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – A long-sought-after proposal to dramatically increase Auburn City Council member pay is now slated to receive a vote in the coming weeks. The move comes after a slightly divided Auburn City Council on Tuesday advanced the...

Opelika approves $125 million project in Pepperell Village Historic District

Seungwon USA to invest $32.5 million in Opelika facility BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — It was a productive night for the city of Opelika during Tuesday’s night city council meeting. First up, the council held a public hearing pertaining to the Project Development...

The Chambers County Commission announces Day of Prayer

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN CHAMBERS COUNTY — At the July 7 meeting, the Chambers County Commission honored the Rev. Justin M. Freeman, who was called as the new pastor for Mount Hermon Baptist Church.Commissioner Douglas Jones recognized Diane Perry and announced...

LHPB holds meeting to approve signage for new decor shop

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — On Tuesday of last week the LaFayette Historic Preservation Board met at the ALFA building for the approval of signage for a new interior decorating shop named Sparrow Home Décor.In attendance was store owner Djuna Sanders,...

Opelika City Council recognizes city employees

Opelika City Council recognizes city employees

Nov 16, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and Mayor Gary Fuller recognized the 2023 Firefighters, Police...

Smiths Station appoints Richard Cooley as new mayor

Smiths Station appoints Richard Cooley as new mayor

Nov 16, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION —Tuesday night, Richard “Rick” Cooley, formerly Place 4 Smiths Station City...

Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

Loachapoka receives new post office, set to open soon

Nov 8, 2023

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LOACHAPOKA— After several delays, Loachapoka is finally getting its new post office.According to Mayor...

City of Auburn will host inaugural ‘GIS Day’ event on Nov. 17

City of Auburn will host inaugural ‘GIS Day’ event on Nov. 17

Nov 8, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The city of Auburn will hold its inaugural GIS Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at...

Pharmavite set to expand its facility in Opelika; receives tax abatements, exemptions

Pharmavite set to expand its facility in Opelika; receives tax abatements, exemptions

Nov 8, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Pharmavite LLC has announced a $3.3 million addition to its existing facility that is located...

Auburn Council approves multi-family housing units

Auburn Council approves multi-family housing units

Nov 8, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —The Auburn City Council spent most of its time Tuesday night discussing a potential...

Lee Co. Commission approves ARPA funds for mental health

Lee Co. Commission approves ARPA funds for mental health

Nov 2, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission voted to approve a funding request for East Alabama Health...

Improving access to clean water & sewer for rural Alabamians

Improving access to clean water & sewer for rural Alabamians

Nov 2, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate adopted a bipartisan amendment authored by Sen. Tommy...

Upcoming events for city of Auburn

Upcoming events for city of Auburn

Nov 2, 2023

Auburn's state of the city address set for Nov. 8 CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / BY DAVID DORTON AUBURN —The Auburn community is invited to the...

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