Opelika Chamber Celebrates 20 Under 40 Service Pro …
Opelika Chamber Celebrates 20 Under 40 Service Pro …
May 15, 2026Open source
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In east Alabama GOP Senate primary, current incumbent faces previous incumbent
The Senate GOP contest in District 13 features incumbent Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, and former Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, who hopes to return to office...
May 11, 2026Open source
Auburn girls win state, Opelika’s Caldwell sets state record
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Auburn High School’s girls track and field team captured the Class 7A state championship on May 2, ending a fo...
May 5, 2026Open source
Opelika council approves $750K for workforce …
Opelika council approves $750K for workforce …
May 1, 2026Open source
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DAR’s Light Horse Harry Lee Chapter ce …
DAR’s Light Horse Harry Lee Chapter ce …
May 15, 2026Open source
Auburn, Lee-Scott girls and boys soccer teams all advance
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — All four of the Auburn High School and Lee-Scott Academy girls and boys soccer teams have advanced to their respecti...
May 5, 2026Open source
Auburn girls, boys both blank Enterprise in openin …
Auburn girls, boys both blank Enterprise in openin …
May 1, 2026Open source
Auburn grad who just landed dream job allegedly shot and killed by boyfriend's father in Alabama
An Alabama man is facing charges two months after allegedly shooting his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, who was a recent Auburn University graduate and had ju...
May 17, 2026Open source
Four Democrats seek nomination in Macon and Lee county House district
District 82, which covers Macon and part of Lee Counties, has been solidly Democratic due to the majority Black and minority population.
May 15, 2026Open source
Kevin Turner Prattville YMCA Golf Tournament welcomes Auburn, Alabama players as guest hosts
One of the most anticipated golf tournaments of the year happens Monday — the 29th annual Kevin Turner Prattville YMCA Golf Tournament.
May 11, 2026Open source
Testing the berry best: Auburn scientists evaluate strawberries for Alabama fields
A beautiful, juicy strawberry comes from more than just luck — it’s the product of thoughtful breeding and attentive management. That’s why researchers...
May 6, 2026Open source
Wild animal tests positive for rabies after Tallassee attack
Two confirmed cases of rabies in Elmore and Lee counties are prompting an urgent request for residents to get their pets vaccinated.
May 6, 2026Open source
UCF baseball hopes to make a splash in NCAA Tournament after missing 2025
The Knights finished fourth in the Big 12 baseball standings after missing out on the postseason last year. They'll play N.C. State at the Auburn Regional on...
May 25, 2026Open source
Huntingdon student killed in Lee County crash days after graduating
A 21-year-old student at Huntingdon College died Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Lee County just a few days after he graduated.
May 11, 2026Open source
Mobile Baykeeper launches effort to learn more about redfish kills
Mobile Baykeeper says it is teaming up with Auburn University’s Fish Parasite & Disease Laboratory.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Limestone County school district absorbs diesel price shock
Diesel prices throughout Alabama are two dollars higher than they were a year ago, forcing school districts to spend more to fuel fleets of buses.
May 7, 2026Open source
Children’s of Alabama confirms sudden death of employee
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed that 19-year-old Jakoya Morgan died. The autopsy had not yet been completed when WBRC spoke with the coroner.
May 30, 2026Open source
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
May 29, 2026Open source
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punis...
May 29, 2026Open source
Several downtown Montgomery roads close for “All Roads Lead to the South” mass rally
Several downtown streets will close Friday for the “All Roads Lead to the South” mass rally scheduled for today at the State Capitol.
May 16, 2026Open source
A voter’s guide to Alabama’s US Senate race
Aside from former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones’ tenure from 2017 to 2021, the seat has been held by Republicans for the past 30 years.
May 14, 2026Open source
Phillips begins CEO journey, Russell Medical earns top 3 ranking again
There’s just something about Alabama that calls people back.
May 13, 2026Open source
Montgomery natives, nonprofit operators compete in Democratic House primary
Voters will choose between two candidates who were born and raised in Montgomery that operate nonprofit organizations for underserved communities in their ho...
May 13, 2026Open source
Alabama moves to implement 2023 congressional map as legal battle continues in courts
Voters hold signs saying "Hands Off Our Votes" and "Our Vote Our Voice Our Power" outside the Alabama Statehouse on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in...
May 13, 2026Open source
Fincher: The moving target of Alabama’s primary election date
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May 12, 2026Open source
In Approving Alabama Gerrymander, the Roberts Court Shows Its Naked Political Bias
The justices tossed precedents to allow Republicans to dismantle yet another majority-Black district.
May 12, 2026Open source
Son of WWE Hall of Famer signed by Saints as UDFA
LinkMONTGOMERY, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 16: Brock Rechsteiner #3 of the Jacksonville State Gamecocks catches a pass for a touchdown against the Troy Trojans in th...
May 12, 2026Open source
$7.6 million in Rebuild Alabama grants to be awarded
On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced more than $7.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 26 road projects across Alabama, hig...
May 11, 2026Open source
Man pleads guilty to child’s 2019 rape on first day of jury selection
More than seven years after his was arrested on multiple felonies, including first-degree rape of a child, a Montgomery man has entered a guilty plea.
May 11, 2026Open source
Alabama AG opens SPLC probe as federal fraud case continues
The State of Alabama is opening its own investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center just weeks after the Montgomery-based organization was indicted on...
May 11, 2026Open source
ACT II to receive grant for roof repair
Alexander City Theatre II has received a $65,000 matching grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to fund its roof project.
May 9, 2026Open source
Faith Academy advances to baseball semifinals with sweep of Demopolis
Faith Academy swept Demopolis in the AHSAA baseball state quarterfinals at Stanky Field at the University of South Alabama, winning game one 2-0 and game two...
May 8, 2026Open source
Alabama Enters the Chat: Gov. Kay Ivey Calls for a Special Legislative Session on Redistricting Maps
Gov. Kay Ivey calls Alabama legislature for special session on redistricting amid SCOTUS rulings.
May 1, 2026Open source
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Opelika is in Lee County, Alabama.
Region: Central Alabama
ZIP Codes
36801, 36802, 36803, 36804
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Feel-Good Friday: Young Man Becomes HS Grad, Finishes 'Boot Camp'—Walks in His Marine Corps Uniform
Alabama teen Luke Owen graduates high school and becomes a Marine, inspiring with his dedication and service.
May 30, 2026Open source
Alabama appeals congressional map ruling to US Supreme Court
The filing came a day after a three-judge panel upheld a previous ruling that a congressional map passed by the Legislature in 2023 was intentionally raciall...
May 30, 2026Open source
Federal judges block Alabama’s racially discriminatory congressional map, order remedial districts
The court ruled that the purpose of the map "was to distribute Black voters across districts to dilute their votes."
May 30, 2026Open source
Opioid settlement funds available for Marshall County organizations
The Marshall County Opioid Funds Committee is now accepting application from agencies seeking funding from settlement money recovered through Alabama
May 30, 2026Open source
Huntsville torch run lights the way for Special Olympics
Law enforcement from across the state gathered in Huntsville to kick off the annual torch run benefiting the Special Olympics of Alabama.
May 30, 2026Open source
New U.S. Attorney sworn in for Northern District of Alabama
Phillip W. Williams, Jr. was sworn in Thursday as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama following his nomination by President Donal...
May 30, 2026Open source
ALDOT worker killed in active Bullock County work zone
An Alabama Department of Transportation employee has died in a work zone crash, ALDOT confirmed.
May 30, 2026Open source
Hantavirus risk in Alabama is ‘low’: What you need to know
The hantavirus has received international attention after an outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. What is the risk for Alabamians?
May 30, 2026Open source
Alabama Power launches new online tool to help customers track energy usage during summer heat
Company leaders say the goal is to help customers make more informed decisions as summer temperatures continue rising statewide.
May 30, 2026Open source
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