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ACLU files federal lawsuit against CCSD, city of Valley, others

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — On Tuesday, May 6, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alabama filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama on behalf of two LaFayette residents who claim their...

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...

Auburn City Council Approves Resurfacing Project

Auburn City Council Approves Resurfacing Project

Jul 12, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council approved a contract with D&J Enterprises Inc....

Jere Colley Jr. Announces Bid for Lee County Probate Judge

Jere Colley Jr. Announces Bid for Lee County Probate Judge

Jul 12, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF JERE COLLEY LEE COUNTY — Lee County attorney Jere Colley Jr. has announced he will seek the upcoming vacant judgeship...

Alabama Set to Receive $1.4 Billion to Expand Access to Broadband

Alabama Set to Receive $1.4 Billion to Expand Access to Broadband

Jul 5, 2023

FROM THE OFFICE OF GOV. KAY IVEY MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey announced recently that Alabama will receive $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of...

DA Requesting Funds

DA Requesting Funds

Jun 28, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission heard a DA Funding Proposal from District Attorney...

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt Honored for Term Limits Support

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt Honored for Term Limits Support

Jun 28, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY U.S. TERM LIMITS ALABAMA — U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama was honored for her steadfast commitment to place term limits...

Smiths Station City Council Takes Steps Toward Road Improvement

Smiths Station City Council Takes Steps Toward Road Improvement

Jun 28, 2023

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — The Smiths Station City Council had a quiet month of meetings. The mayor...

Mr. Gatti’s Moves Forward

Jun 21, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It appears that Mr. Gatti’s is still on its way to Opelika — at least, according to the...

Target Receives Its Alcohol Beverage Licenses

Target Receives Its Alcohol Beverage Licenses

Jun 21, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Target is one step closer to opening in downtown Auburn. Target received its alcohol...

Community Announcement: Lee County Democrats to Hold Training Session July 15

Jun 21, 2023

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a meeting on Saturday, July 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at...

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