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Auburn council invites applications for city boards, commissions

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn City Council took the following actions at its second regular meeting in February: Approved a funding agreement for the redevelopment of Ridgecrest Apartments. The City Council approved a funding commitment to the...
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County offers free waste disposal

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Did you know, Lee County began offering free trash disposal days in the county last monthJohn McDonald, Environmental Services director, told the commission Monday night that the free disposal days have...
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Democratic Candidates Forum

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Democratic Executive Committee conducted a candidate forum during their regular monthly meeting on Feb. 20 at the Lee County Courthouse, highlighting the party’s local candidates who will appear on the March 5...
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City of Auburn welcomes new parks & rec director

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The city of Auburn will welcome Alison Hall as its new Parks and Recreation director in March. A seasoned parks and recreation professional, Hall comes to Auburn from the city of Dothan, where she has served as Leisure Services...
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Opelika Recognized for Excellence

Opelika Recognized for Excellence

Aug 24, 2022

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), the largest regional economic development association in...

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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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Opelika Recognized for Excellence

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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Opelika Recognized for Excellence

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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