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Immigration enforcement debate heats up

Sheriff candidates spar over cooperation with ICE ahead of primary BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Two Republican candidates running for Lee County Sheriff are offering competing visions ...
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Women’s Hope Gala raises money to continue mission

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER On April 27, the 2026 Restoring Hope Gala will be held at the Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center at 6 p.m. with proceeds going to the Women’s ...
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Letter to the Editor: Character Council encourages community to be kind

The Envision Opelika Foundation has partnered with the Opelika Character Council since 2007 to emphasize and recognize good character across the community. Local businesses, organizations, city ...
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Auburn sweeps Opelika in roller coaster series

The Auburn High School baseball team earned three straight victories over Opelika High School, winning 8-2 at Cimo Field on April 15 and 2-1 and 9-6 at Bulldog Field on April 16 and 17.With those ...
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Glenwood seniors shine on senior night

BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School’s senior class domnated in a two-game sweep of 3A Area 6 ...
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Developers break ground on downtown Auburn student housing project

A massive new student housing development rising in the heart of downtown Auburn officially began its race to the finish line with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 15, as the initial site prep came ...
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Opelika council approves $750K for workforce medical clinic

The Opelika City Council approved a $750,000 appropriation during Tuesday night’s meeting to support construction of a freestanding medical clinic as part of the city’s planned Workforce Support ...
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Auburn council approves nearly $1 million drone technology contract

Program aims to improve response times and investigations as officials address privacy concerns BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER ...
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Lee County Sheriff’s deputy hospitalized after shooting

A Lee County Sherrif’s deputy is in stable condition following a shooting near Loachapoka. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones ...
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Opelika woman celebrates a century of faith, family, community

Opelika resident Mary Abrams celebrated her 100th birthday on April 6, surrounded by family, friends and community members ...
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Lee-Scott Girls spoil Gators’ Senior Night in pitching duel; Glenwood Boys secure series sweep

BY SAMUEL JONESAND ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee-Scott and Glenwood split success on the diamond last week, with the Lady Warriors edging a tight softball win while the Gators dominated ...
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Beulah Friends of the Community to host Family Day, Car Show April 18

Beulah Friends of the Community will host its ninth Annual Family Day and eighth Annual Car Show on Saturday, April 18, at Beulah Elementary School located at 4747 Lee Road 270, in downtown Beulah.The ...