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Ron Anders wins reelection

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER Publisher’s Note: These results are unofficial as of press time. Votes will be canvassed and certified next week. AUBURN — In the city’s first contested mayoral election since 2018, Auburn residents were given the choice between the...
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McInnis brings congressional campaign town hall to Opelika

BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Democratic Congressional candidate Lee McInnis continued his series of town hall meetings with a recent stop in Opelika. McInnis is the Democratic nominee for the third Congressional district, which includes Lee and six...
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Aug. 25 Municipal Election reminders

CONTRIBUTED BY  CITY OF AUBURN  AUBURN — The 2026 Municipal Election is days away. On Aug. 25, Auburn voters will have a chance to elect their mayor and city council representatives for wards 5 and 8. Here are a few reminders as election day draws near: Make...
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Opelika revokes Wild Wing Cafe’s license, sets Top Shelf hearing

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council revoked the business license of Wild Wing Cafe following a public hearing Tuesday and set a Sept. 1 hearing to consider revoking the business license of Top Shelf Alternatives, whose owners have been...
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