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Lee County Commission approves fleet proposal, retiree bonus

BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump truck fleet, along with a one-time longevity bonus for eligible county retirees, during its Aug. 10 meeting.County...

Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act Family

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICEOF GOV. KAY IVEY PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s Education Savings Account program. Parents John and Cecily Yearby have five children: Johnna (23),...

Auburn approves $241.8 million for new high school, school facilities

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday to authorize more than $241.8 million in debt for construction of a second public high school and other school facilities, giving final approval to the largest single financing in the...

Opelika City Council revises school zone times

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The council suspended the rules and approved an ordinance amending Section 16-188 of the city’s code of ordinances regarding school-zone speed-limit times for Opelika City Schools. The action allowed the ordinance to be approved and...
Lee County honors fallen soldier

Lee County honors fallen soldier

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission honored Maj. John “Alex” Klinner on March 30 with a resolution recognizing...

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