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Auburn City Council Approves Outdoor Improvements for The Hound

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN/DAVID D. DORTON AUBURN — The Auburn City Council took the following actions at its first meeting in May: • Approved a contract for the MLK Streetscape Project. The council approved a construction contract in the amount of...
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Will Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon Ever Learn? I Doubt It.

OPINION — Tucker Carlson, a TV pundit fired by three networks, was ousted by Fox News for lying about the 2020 election. Once a top young conservative, he turned into a scowling talking head out for money. CNN’s Don Lemon morphed from a sloppy reporter into a sexist...
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Lee County Recognizes Fallen Officers

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSEREVR.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission paid homage and respect to peace officers in Lee County by recognizing May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day during its Monday night meeting. “The United States Congress, by...
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Lee County Chief Assistant District Attorney Running For District Judge

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CLAY THOMAS CAMPAIGN LEE COUNTY — Chief Assistant District Attorney Clay Thomas today announced his candidacy to serve as a District Judge for Alabama’s 37th Judicial Circuit, which covers Lee County. A conservative and longtime resident of Lee...
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Lounge To Come

Lounge To Come

Aug 17, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Auburn  has a new lounge on the way — The Session. 157 E. Magnolia Ave. will soon serve...

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LCDC To Discuss Elections

LCDC To Discuss Elections

Aug 17, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY LCDC AUBURN — The Lee County Democratic Club (LCDC) will host a gathering on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the recent...

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LCDC To Discuss Elections

ALGOP Condems Mar-a-Lago Raid

Aug 17, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY ALGOP OPINION — Members of the Alabama Republican Party passed a resolution condemning the Biden Administration for the F.B.I. raid...

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The Value of Education

The Value of Education

Aug 17, 2022

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPINION — Throughout the years, I always told my sons and the players I coached that this country...

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LCDC To Discuss Elections

Intimidating Driving is a Crime

Aug 10, 2022

According to many U.S. law dictionaries, the word “intimidation” is defined as the act of frightening or threatening someone in order to force them...

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