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Opelika City Schools welcomes new superintendent
Reception held July 10 at Opelika Chamber of Commerce headquarters BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — A large ...
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Federal raid targets local restaurants in sweeping investigation
Several Mexican food establishments involved BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Federal agents, supported by state ...
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Opelika City Council approves tax abatements to support$2 million expansion by Miele
PUBLISHER OPELIKA — Miele Manufacturing announced its plans for a major addition to its manufacturing assembly facility ...
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Main Street creates Downtown Dollars
LaFayette Main Street now offers Downtown Dollars that operate like a gift card but can be used at the local businesses ...
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Community invited to OYP’s summer movie night on July 24
Join Opelika Young Professionals for a summer movie night on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Opelika Public ...
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Police investigate recent string of unrelated deaths
Local police had a busy week, with murders and manhunts following incidents in both Auburn and Opelika. WOMAN SUSPECTED OF STABBING DEATHOpelika Police spent the weekend searching for 35-year-old ...
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LaFayette applying for CDBG grant to upgrade water system
The city of LaFayette held a public hearing in the new city hall last Thursday to discuss its application for a CDBG grant to make extensive improvements to the city’s water system. City Clerk Louis ...
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Lee County Commission announces vacancies on Citizen Advisory group
The Lee County Commission met Monday night for its regularly scheduled meeting.The meeting was short in length, as the commission passed the consent agenda, four items of new business and one item of ...
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Local group announces free youth community event at Valley Council
Tiffany Jones announced a free Youth Empowerment Event on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valley Community Center.“I have confidence we can work together and make a change in our kids’ lives and ...
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LaFayette Nutrition supports community through nutritious drinks
LaFayette Nutrition offers a variety of drinks for those looking to increase their health or enjoy a caffeinated beverage to help them stay energized throughout their day.“It’s good to have the option ...
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ADPH administrator briefs LaFayette council on fee changes
Alabama Department of Public Health East Central District Assistant District Administrator James Hardin addressed the LaFayette City Council at its meeting Monday night to discuss upcoming fee changes ...
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Christmas in July promotes local businesses through family fun
LaFayette Main Street is hosting its first Christmas in July event on Friday, July 25, and will begin giving away free Downtown Dollars at eight a.m..“The Main Street members who are participating are ...