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Citizens’ open forum sparks discussions at Auburn Council

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — During the open forum session of the Feb. 6 meeting of the Auburn City Council, citizens witnessed a critique of the police department’s treatment of African-Americans and contention between an evangelical Christian who...
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Opelika City Council approves abatements

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At its regular meeting on Feb. 6, the Opelika City Council approved certain tax abatements and exemptions for local industries that are making large investments to improve or create manufacturing facilities.Abatements were given...
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Bevels, Newell seek District Three seat

BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER BARRON RAE BEVELS ALABAMA — A goat farmer and bee keeper from Tallapoosa County, under the age of 30, is likely not everyone’s first idea of the perfect candidate to run for Congress. But that’s not stopping Barron Rae Bevels from...
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Alabama Port Authority study finds Lee County benefits from $2.2 billion economic impact

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A new study has revealed that the port of Mobile’s impact on Alabama’s economy totals a whopping $98.3 billion, an increase of roughly $13 billion from the previous year’s impact. The Alabama Port Authority commissioned the...
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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

May 18, 2022

Governor’s Race Down to the Wire By Steve Flowers OPINION — We are down to the last few days in the 2022 governor’s race. For the first time in my...

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