Locals gathered for a protest on Toomer’s Corner the night of Jan. 25, responding to the death of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti after federal agents shot him in Minneapolis earlier that day.“The ...

Leroy Dexter Hughley was recognized as the January Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE ...

After more than two decades of dedicated public service to Lee County, Coroner Daniel Sexton today announced his candidacy for re-election in the 2026 election cycle. He began his service to Lee ...

NIGEL WEARNENigel Wearne, winner of the 2025 Telluride Blues Challenge, performs at The Sound Wall in Opelika. Wearne’s music blends blues, cinematic jazz and sharp storytelling. Doors open at 7 p.m., ...

Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more OPELIKA -The Opelika City Council will consider a proposed one-yearPlanning moratorium at its Feb. 3, meeting as part of a ...

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JEANETTE LEONARD BROOME, Deceased. Case No.: ...

Ride for a cause, Water Cycle 2026, will be held on March 28 at 8 a.m. to raise money for Auburn University’s Engineers Without Borders projects in Bolivia, Guatemala and Tennessee.“We are an ...

OPELIKA — At the Jan. 27 Opelika School Board meeting, the board recognized the Opelika High School Varsity Football Team for finishing the 2025 season as the 7A state runner-up, as well as the ...

Less than six days after a fire damaged one Opelika child care center, the Opelika Fire Department was called to a second ...

Angela Shepherd announced her candidacy today by qualifying for the Lee County Commission, District 2.It will be Shepherd’s first run for public office. While she is a political outsider, she is no ...

The Lee County Commission approved all items on its agenda during its regular meeting held Jan. 26, including actions related to subdivision plats, budget adjustments, land leases and road resurfacing ...

Spreading the joy of sweet treats through opening KLM Tasty Donuts in Opelika, Owner and Operator Gigi Chhim said after years of serving Lee County customers in her original location, Tasty Donuts in ...