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All CategoriesAuburn, Opelika remember those who gave allA colleague of Andrew W. “Andy” LaMar Jr. said that if you spent a few minutes with the retired U.S. Army colonel, you’d get a glimpse of a true leader. Read more...Lion Tamers hosting 21st Family Fun Day in OpelikaResidents can look forward to food, fun and fellowship at the annual Family Fun Day this weekend at the Covington Recreation Center in Opelika. Read more...Auburn, Opelika to honor those who died at warEtched in stone, the words “Forget Me Not” are lettered below a listing of 173 veterans who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam on the... Read more...Magazine ranks Opelika-based builders 122nd in USBuilder Magazine recently named Stone Martin Builders the 122nd largest builder in the United States. Based out of Opelika, Stone Martin Builders closed 196 homes in 2011. Read more...Borton to be president of American audiology groupDr. Bettie Borton has been elected to the presidency of the American Academy of Audiology. Borton, CEO of Doctors Hearing Clinic, was selected as president-elect of the American... Read more...Fisher: June is Adopt-a-Cat MonthThis is the time of the year shelters around the country are experiencing a deluge of cats and kittens. Breeding season for cats begins around Valentine’s Day and results in... Read more...Auburn, Opelika concluding spring concertsThe cities of Auburn and Opelika will conclude their free spring concert series this week, with folk and acoustic rock acts respectively. Read more...Fire fee increase, renewal on Tuesday's ballotRural Lee County voters will go to the polls Tuesday in a special election to decide whether to extend the fire fee for another 25 years and increase it from $25 to $50 annually. Read more...New state, local fees to cause court costs to spikeCourt costs in Lee County will increase by as much as $95 in some cases in the wake of two bills passed by the Alabama Legislature this spring in an effort to offset years of... Read more...3 weekend fires reported in Opelika-AuburnThree fires were reported over the weekend in the Opelika-Auburn area by local fire departments. Read more...We Do! First War Eagle Wedding couple marriesWar Eagle Wedding couple Slade Ponder, 23, and Katie Oliver, 24, finally said “I do.” Read more...AHS graduate wins science awardBess Ward said she had no idea she was nominated for a prestigious Procter & Gamble honor but was thrilled when she found out. Read more...3 local young people Walmart drivers for a dayDespite battling a congenital heart disorder, 12-year-old Quay Banks maintains a positive attitude and was smiling from ear-to-ear Wednesday when he and two other young people... Read more...Bluegrass festival off to good startThe early reviews on the inaugural Bluegrass on the Plains festival are in, and so far things are looking good. Read more...Opelika board approves site work bid on new schoolThe Opelika Board of Education unanimously approved a bid for nearly $1.5 million Friday that will allow site work on the new Opelika High School to begin. Read more...Tuskegee University breaks ground on new science buildingfrom:Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee University will be expanding science Read more...Crews spend day cleaning up after overturned semiCleanup continued Thursday evening after an 18-wheeler overturned at the interchange of Interstate 85 and South College Street earlier in the day. Read more...George Wallace's son shares from new bookGeorge Wallace Jr. says no book about his father would be complete without mentioning redemption. Read more...ROTC field named in honor of AU alumnusMax F. Morris was only six years old when his family received the telegram informing them that his father, Max Adams Morris, had been killed in action in 1950 while fighting in... Read more...Cleanup continues after 18-wheeler overturns in AuburnCleanup continued Thursday evening after an 18-wheeler overturned at the interchange of Interstate 85 and South College Street earlier in the day. Read more...Auburn University dedicates Max Adams Morris field and historic markerfrom:Auburn UniversityAUBURN - Auburn University dedicated the Max Adams Morris ROTC Drill Field and historic marker today at the Nichols Center on campus. The new field is located in front of Nichols... Read more...Memorial Day 2012 in Macon County AL - Memorial Day Parades, Events and moreHere is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Macon County, AL. Find the area Notasulga events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in... Read more...A Day to Remember in NotasulgaFor most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Notasulga marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach... Read more...OHS Choral Auditionsfrom:Opelika City SchoolsOHS Choral Auditions will be Thursday May 31 and Friday June 1 in the choral room. Audition times range from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day. If you have not signed up... Read more...Auburn police ID woman in falling deathA woman that Auburn police say fell to her death from a second story balcony at a residence in the 700 block of Jennifer Drive Tuesday has been identified as Caryn Lee Diseker,... Read more...Macon County pioneers graduate 48 years laterNearly 50 years after finishing high school, Anthony Lee and Willie Wyatt Jr. finally got to graduate. Read more...Judge reinstates Fredonia charter; officials namedThe Chambers County crossroads community of Fredonia has its charter back, culminating a battle of nearly four years. Read more...Beauregard resident passenger on diverted flightIt was a rude awakening of sorts for Courtney Payne after she was stirred from her sleep to hear a flight attendant asking if there was a doctor on board over the aircraft’s... Read more...Religion Calendar: May 23Here are some religious events going on and coming up in our community. Read more...Cary Woods tech students place at state competitionStudents from the Cary Woods Elementary Technology Club competed in the State Technology Competition at Auburn University at Montgomery and came home with trophies. Read more...Second meeting set for fire fee increaseVolunteer firemen here are having a second meeting with the public Thursday to talk about a fire fee election Tuesday that would increase and extend the annual fee residents pay... Read more...Judge reinstates Fredonia charter; officials namedWith about a quarter of Fredonia’s residents in the courtroom Wednesday, Chambers County Probate Judge Cary Baldwin reinstated Fredonia’s town charter naming a mayor... Read more...Child hit by Rocky Brook Rocket suffers broken legA 5-year-old girl sustained a broken leg after being struck by a novelty train at Opelika Municipal Park on Tuesday, authorities said. Read more...Local Memorial Day week garbage schedulesHere are the Memorial Day week garbage schedules for Auburn and Opelika. Read more...Auburn police investigating falling death of womanAuburn police are investigating the death of a woman they say fell from the second-story balcony of a residence in the 700 block of Jennifer Drive on Tuesday. Read more...2012-2013 Calendarfrom:Opelika City SchoolsThe revised 2012-2013 school year calendar is posted on the website under Calendars. School will begin August 20, 2012. The link... Read more...Board approves school system calendar, longer daysThe days will soon be longer in Opelika classrooms after the Opelika Board of Education voted Tuesday in favor of a measure that will extend the school day by 20 minutes for... Read more...Heroes racing to raise Red Cross fundsFive teams are competing to see who will be the first to raise $2,000 for the East Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross. Read more...Second meeting set for fire fee increaseSMITHS STATION – Volunteer firemen here are having a second meeting with the public Thursday to talk about a fire fee election Tuesday that would increase and extend the... Read more...Toomer's Oaks receive stronger sugar injectionsThe famed Toomer’s Oaks received a second round of sugar injections Tuesday – this time, however, the dosage is much stronger. Read more...Tuberville's business partner indicted for fraudThe business partner of former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville is scheduled for trial in October after being indicted May 7 for allegedly selling securities... Read more...Opelika planners delay action on outline lightingThe Opelika Planning Commission once again delayed acting on an amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance to specifically allow for outline lighting. Read more...Legislature commends AU for cyber security innovationThe Alabama Legislature recently passed a resolution commending Auburn University for its innovation in cyber security technology, research and education. Read more...Auburn resident added to state autism society boardCaroline Gomez has been elected to serve two consecutive two-year terms on the board of directors for the Autism Society of Alabama, which serves as the governing body of the... Read more...2 injured in 4-vehicle accident on I-85 in OpelikaThe cause of a four-vehicle accident that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Department,... Read more...Alabama Legislature commends Auburn University for cyber security innovationfrom:Auburn UniversityAUBURN – The Alabama Legislature recently passed a resolution commending Auburn University for its innovation in cyber security technology, research and education. The... Read more...George Wallace Jr. to speak at Opelika libraryThe son of former Alabama Gov. George Wallace will be the featured speaker Thursday at the Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library in Opelika. Read more...Authorities ID man killed in Smiths Station crashA man killed in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend has been identified as Roger Williamson, 59, of Smiths Station, authorities said. Read more...Local court-fee increase to take effect in AugustA $50 increase in local court fees that was signed into law by Gov. Robert Bentley last week will go in to effect in August. Read more... |