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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn Scrabble Club meets every Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Newspaper Reading Room at Ralph Brown Draughon Library unless members travel for tournaments. The club hosted its 12th tournament last weekend with players from Georgia, Florida and Tennessee and founder Eric Harshbarger—one of the top-ranked state players—guides both new and experienced players in casual matches. The Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After months of closure due to code violations and many inspections, the Springwood Hotel in Opelika reopened 40 rooms and earned a certificate of occupancy on May 1. Owner Raj Patel spent $40,000 on safety fixes and plans more repairs over the next one to two years—city officials are watching the progress closely. Opelika-Auburn News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education shows the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa received 2,223 high school graduates while Auburn University had 2,202—community colleges remain the top group choice statewide. The survey found many graduates opt for lower tuition and flexible class options as a direct path to employment. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn University College of Nursing repurposed spring commencement flowers by delivering 300 vases to local hospitals and senior centers (including East Alabama Medical Center, the Lafayette Senior Center, and Dadeville Healthcare) as part of its Flowers for Friends program led by Professor Ann Lambert. The program received a positive response and Lambert plans to recruit new volunteers for summer and fall commencements. The Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At today’s meeting, the Lee County Commission approved an exemption to the solid waste disposal fee under Act 2025-228 for households with incomes at or below 75% of the federal poverty level—residents must submit an annual application to the Lee County Health Department between July 1 and Sept 30 for the exemption to begin with the next fiscal year starting Oct 1. The Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Summer has arrived in Opelika and residents are advised to protect themselves from increased mosquito activity—using EPA-approved repellents, draining standing water, and wearing loose, light clothing during dawn and dusk. These steps help reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses this season. The Observer
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