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Opelika Council Member Erica Baker-Norris appointed to National League of Cities 2025 Small Cities Council

Opelika, Ala. – City of Opelika Ward 2 Council Member Erica Baker- Norris has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small Cities Council. Baker-Norris was appointed to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials...
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Rains announces run for Opelika City Council

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ernie Rains has announced his candidacy for the Opelika City Council, running on a pro-small business agenda.According to a press release, Rains cited his experiences as owner of Rock ‘N Roll Pinball and The Jailhouse as...
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County Commission receives request from Food Bank for capital campaign funds

BY MICHELLE KEY,PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission held a public hearing pertaining to the Lee County Solid Waste Management Plan during Monday night’s meeting. Following the hearing, the commission voted to table the agenda item in order to allow more...
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Opelika officials express frustration over blocked railroad

Stopped train delays first responders, CSX unresponsive to city's concerns BY ANITA STIEFEL, EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to Opelika Police Lt. Ben Jones, on Feb. 14 at 12:13 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call about an individual in distress at a...
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Too Many Billboards in Auburn?

Too Many Billboards in Auburn?

Jun 7, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN  —  A citizen approached the Auburn City Council Tuesday night with a request —...

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Letter to the Editor:

Letter to the Editor:

Jun 7, 2023

OPINION —  As beautiful as Lee County is, why does the county not have ordinances in place to not allow personal property or private property...

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