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Opelika High School announces 2012 Homecoming Court; Jones earns designation as Certified Municipal Official; Revolution groups celebrate constitution’s 225th anniversary; Auburn mayor signs...

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E-911 board passes 2012-13 budget

The Board of Commissioners for the Lee County Emergency Communications District passed its 2012-13 budget Thursday morning.

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Democratic headquarters opens in Opelika

The Lee County Democratic Party held a ribbon-cutting event Thursday to celebrate the opening of the Democratic headquarters, located at 2560 Pepperell Parkway.

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Commission hears Smiths Station ambulance issue

The Lee County Commission heard further issues regarding ambulance service in Smiths Station, as well as a report about waste disposal during its first meeting of the month Monday night.

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Superintendent: Auburn school meetings to go paperless

The Auburn City Schools superintendent hopes the Auburn City Board of Education will begin transitioning to paperless proceedings by its November meeting.

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Interim leader may be on horizon for Lee County schools

The Lee County school system could have an interim superintendent for a short period while officials search for a permanent replacement for Superintendent Dr. Stephen Nowlin, who accepted the top post...

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Eckman says goodbye to Auburn City Council

Ward 2 Councilwoman Sheila Eckman ended her last Auburn City Council meeting on Tuesday by saying thank you and offering a few parting suggestions.

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Opelika City Council approves entertainment district

The Opelika City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday that would effectively add an entertainment district within city limits.

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Phenix City councilman in hospital after stroke

Phenix City councilman Max Wilkes remained hospitalized Friday afternoon after suffering a stroke at his home Thursday morning, a city official said.

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Phenix City councilman dies following stroke

Phenix City councilmember Max E. Wilkes passed away Thursday night at a Georgia hospital, a City of Phenix City release stated Friday.

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Election 2012: Rogers' political fire began burning early

Mike Rogers watched the Democratic and Republican Party conventions as a child with his father, the late Clyde Rogers, and caught the political bug.

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Election 2012: Hard work defines challenger Harris

Hard work. That’s a value instilled into John Andrew Harris by his late mother, Trubie.

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Congressional candidate admits to mistake on bio

Congressional candidate John Andrew Harris did not once work as a manager in the Child Nutrition Department for Auburn City Schools, though the “Work Experience” portion of his campaign biographical...

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Opelika board OKs mapping project, improvement plans

The Opelika City Board of Education on Tuesday approved an agreement with an organization for a mapping project and two continuous improvement plans for Opelika Middle and High schools.

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Lee County school board discusses superintendent vacancy

The Lee County Board of Education met Thursday with Sally Howell, the executive director of the Association for Alabama School Boards, to discuss its upcoming search for a new superintendent.

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Gary Long: 'We moved to Smiths Station and I was at home'

When Gary Long moved to Smiths Station as an eighth-grader in 1969, he finally moved “home.” “I feel like that’s where my life began. My fondest memories are from that point on,” said the Lee County...

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B. Donta Truss: 'It's about relationship-building'

B. Donta Truss’ love for automobiles can be traced to his youth. “I’m from Talladega. I’m used to hearing the sound of engines,” the 39-year-old Democratic candidate for Lee County Commission District...

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Hubbard speaks on legislative goals for state

House Speaker Mike Hubbard spoke on what the legislature has done in the past year as well as what they will discuss in the upcoming session.

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Candidates for Lee County interim supt. named

The Lee County Board of Education named Steve Miller, assistant superintendent of operations and business, Eddie Clark, director of special education, and Dr. Stan Cox, assistant superintendent, as...

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Meeting set for Auburn's Renew Opelika Road plan

The final public meeting meant to help shape the city of Auburn’s plan for the redevelopment of the Opelika Road corridor will be Nov. 15 in the city council chambers.

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Voters to decide future of Forever Wild

When is enough, enough? That’s a question Alabama voters can answer Tuesday when Amendment 1 — the legal provision that would keep the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust open for business for the next 20...

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Council to consider replacement for Eckman on Tuesday

The Auburn City Council will consider options to replace former Councilwoman Sheila Eckman during their meeting Tuesday. 

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Ron Anders appointed to Auburn City Council

The Auburn City Council on Tuesday appointed local businessman Ron Anders to finish the unexpired term of former Ward 2 councilwoman Sheila Eckman.

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Opelika City Council approves grant proposals

As polling places were closing down nearby, the Opelika City Council held a meeting to discuss various items, including grant proposals from various organizations involved with the city.

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Long keeps seat on Lee County Commission

Gary Long didn’t dwell on his victory Tuesday over challenger B. Donta Truss. Instead, the Lee County commissioner representing District 3 (Smiths Station) focused on initiatives for the future.

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Rogers wins sixth term in Congress

Six opponents have faced Mike Rogers for the opportunity to represent Alabama’s 3rd Congressional U.S. House District. Six opponents have lost.

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Opelika gauges effectiveness of solar panel use

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Opelika City Hall has taken proactive steps over the past several months of utilizing solar panels for electricity.

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Sheila Eckman ready to change government posts

Former Auburn City Councilwoman Sheila Eckman will take the oath of office as the District 1 Lee County Commissioner at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the regular commission meeting.

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Auburn school board hears report on enrollment

Enrollment in Auburn City Schools grew by about 384 this year, according to a report presented during Tuesday’s board of education meeting.

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Sheila Eckman sworn in as county commissioner

Sheila Eckman, former Auburn city councilwoman, was sworn in as the District 1 Lee County commissioner Wednesday at the regular county commission meeting.

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