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Opelika City Council names January Character Council’s Citizen of Excellent Character

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — James Hughley was also recognized by Fuller and Ward 1 Council Member George Allen as the Character Council's Citizen of Excellent Character for the month of January. This month’s character is loyalty which means a...
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Auburn seeks interested citizen for the Cemetary Advisory Board

THE OBSERVER STAFFEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn City Council met in regular session on Jan. 16.Wes Williams was nominated and approved to serve a second term on the Cemetary Advisory Board. Mayor Ron Anders noted there is still a vacancy on the board...
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City of Smiths Station building storm shelter

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — The city of Smiths Station is moving forward with its Community Tornado Saferoom.Before the start of the new year, the Smiths Station City Council approved two items related to the safe room during...
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Opelika’s Economic Development director to retire

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA Lori Huguley, left, will retire as director of Economic Development on Jan. 31. John Sweatman, right, will assume leadership on Feb. 1. OPELIKA. — Lori Huguley, CEcD, is retiring from the city of Opelika on Jan. 31. John Sweatman...
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RCD SUPPORTS VETERANS

RCD SUPPORTS VETERANS

Apr 28, 2022

Contributed ToThe Observer ALABAMA — Alabama Association of Resource Conservation Development Council (RCD) recently co-sponsored the Central...

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Opelika Honors Employees

Opelika Honors Employees

Apr 20, 2022

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council and Mayor Gary Fuller honored several individuals during Tuesday night's council...

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