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County Commission continues to discuss internet access

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission discussed the ongoing issue of internet access in Beauregard and Loachapoka during its April 28 regular meeting.The discussion began several years ago, before the COVID-19 epidemic, but took...
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‘People’s Town Hall’ meeting goes on despite Rogers’ absence

BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — A local political group, Opelika-Auburn Indivisible, hosted a People’s Town Hall on April 24 at the Opelika Public Library. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for inter-action between U.S. Rep....
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Governor signs PBM legislation

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN ALABAMA — Gov. Kay Ivey signed the pharmacy benefits manager reform legislation Senate Bill 252 into law Tuesday, Apr. 15. Valley Pharmacy owner Craig Moore, who also serves as President of the Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance...
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Commission changes county Highway Department hours

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — At its regularly scheduled meeting on April 14, the Lee County Commission resumed its discussion Monday night on the operating hours for the county Highway Department.Currently, many employees of the Highway...
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Celebrating City Spirit

Celebrating City Spirit

Jun 7, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented...

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Sweet News for Alabama

Sweet News for Alabama

Jun 7, 2023

Fourth Grader Creates State Cookie Gov. Kay Ivey made it official last week: The Yellowhammer Cookie is Alabama’s official state cookie. Montgomery...

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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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