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Scoot, Scoot, Scooters Is Coming To Auburn

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Hop in the car, crank down the windows, turn up the music and head out for coffee. Scooters Coffee was granted conditional use approval during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The property at 1945 E. Glenn...

Opelika City Council Signs Proclamation Honoring Local Man

BY MICHELLE KEY MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council issued a proclamation recognizing Billy Edwards for his work with Keep Opelika Beautiful. Edwards' volunteer service includes the Opelika Tree Commission and...

When Jimmy Carter Left the Southern Baptists

OPINION — As former President Jimmy Carter remains in hospice and in people’s prayers, a lesser-known episode of his life is worth a relook. In October 2000, he left the Southern Baptist Convention because of an ideological split. Carter had several differences with...

Sen. Katie Britt Is Helping Advance Smart Clean Energy Policy

CONTRIBUTED BY STATE REP. DEBBIE WOOD OPINION — As one of the state representatives for Chambers and Lee counties, I understand the important role the businesses along East Alabama play in supporting our state and national economy. From manufacturing and health care...
Corner of 280 Set For Development

Corner of 280 Set For Development

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Following the city council’s approval at Tuesday's night meeting, Highway 280 may soon see some new...

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