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New era of hospitality breaks ground in downtown Auburn

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Last week, the AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn had its groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its future home, right off North Gay Street in downtown Auburn. The event marked a significant milestone in the development of this upscale...
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City of Opelika opens European office

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, this office serves as a strategic...
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Alabama State Senator presents donation to Opelika High School

Alabama State Sen. Randy Price presented a check for $28,000 to Opelika High School earlier this week. The check was earmarked for the school's band, choir and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club. Pictured in the center is Opelika City Schools Superintendent...
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Groups file suit to block new law against voter assistance

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — A coalition of civil rights, voting rights and disability rights organizations filed a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1), which was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on March 20. The law, set to take effect on Oct. 1 ahead...
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2022 Big election year as Alabama chooses Shelby’s successor

Inside the Statehouse

Apr 15, 2021

Reapportionment and Gerrymandering By Steve Flowers Hopefully, you participated in the census last year.  It is vitally important for each...

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2022 Big election year as Alabama chooses Shelby’s successor

Inside the Statehouse

Apr 14, 2021

By Steve Flowers Wallace: Political Genius and Legislative Master As the Regular Legislative Session evolves, I recall years past when George...

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Will Businesses Keep Masks?

Will Businesses Keep Masks?

Apr 9, 2021

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com  Gov. Kay Ivey’s state-wide mask mandate expires today at 5 p.m. However, businesses are taking...

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