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BREAKING: Power outages disable traffic signals along several popular Opelika roads

TrafficNov 7

MISSING: Lee County authorities searching for missing Opelika man

Crime & SafetyNov 2

OPD: Police investigating shooting in Opelika; road closed

CrimeOct 29

Opelika Fire Department equips all 90 firefighters with new communication-enhanced masks

The Opelika Fire Department has equipped all 90 of its firefighters with new breathing apparatus facepieces designed to improve communication and safety during

SafetyOct 28

Opelika man arrested after shooting into occupied vehicle, bullet strikes headrest near child

Crime & SafetyOct 27

Opelika Chamber honors local first responders at 2026 Valor Public Safety Awards

LocalOct 13

Opelika firefighters deploying south ahead of Hurricane Isaias

WeatherOct 9

Alabama Fire Departments deploying Fire and Water Rescue teams to Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Fire departments from across Alabama are preparing to deploy fire suppression and water rescue resources to the Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Isaias, with the A

WeatherOct 8

Opelika man killed in Chambers County shooting; suspect charged with murder

Crime & SafetyOct 5

MISSING: Columbus police seeking help locating 15-year-old last seen in Opelika

Crime & SafetySep 29

Opelika police renew call for information in 2001 double homicide

Crime & SafetySep 28

House fire reported on Denson Drive in Opelika

LocalSep 26

Opelika man arrested on charges of enticement and sexual abuse of child

A man has been arrested following an investigation into the enticement and sexual abuse of a child. Lee County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report from

CrimeSep 25

Opelika man arrested in Auburn business burglary investigation

Crime & SafetySep 24

UPDATE: Shipping container falls onto SUV after crash at Opelika railroad overpass

A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a railroad overpass in Opelika Tuesday afternoon left a passenger vehicle heavily damaged and temporarily shut down a po

TrafficSep 23

Crash involving commercial vehicle blocks Marvyn Pkwy. in Opelika

TrafficSep 23

11 arrested following child solicitation sting operation in Opelika

Crime & SafetySep 21

Four charged with organized retail theft at Opelika Target

Crime & SafetySep 14

Auburn man arrested on felony offenses involving a juvenile

A 22-year-old Auburn man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following an investigation involving an alleged sexual relationship with a juvenile, accor

CrimeSep 9

Columbus man dies following motorcycle crash in Opelika

A Columbus man has died following a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV Friday afternoon in Opelika. According to the Opelika Police Department, the

TrafficSep 4

Opelika man arrested on additional child pornography charges following school threat investigation

The Opelika Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old man on additional charges following an ongoing criminal investigation into a planned violent attack ag

CrimeSep 3

Opelika man dies following two-vehicle crash in Chambers County

An 82-year-old Opelika man has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday, Aug. 23, in Chambers County. According to the Alabama L

TrafficSep 1

Opelika police arrest 18-year-old in investigation into planned attack on Opelika High School

The Opelika Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old Opelika teen following an investigation into an alleged planned violent attack against Opelika High Sc

CrimeAug 31

Opelika police arrest man accused of failing to register as sex offender

The Opelika Police Department has arrested a 41-year-old man following an investigation into a possible sex offender residing in the 500 block of Antioch Circle

CrimeAug 27

Opelika man arrested on multiple counts of possession of child pornography

The Opelika Police Department has arrested a 42-year-old Opelika man on several charges related to Child Pornography. Sebastian Franco was arrested on four coun

CrimeAug 27

Auburn fire crews extinguish overnight fire on Opelika Road

Auburn fire crews responded to an overnight apartment fire. The fire was reported around 2:20 a.m. central time on Monday, August 24, 2026 at The Post Apartment

TrafficAug 24

Severe thunderstorm brings down trees, causes power outage and traffic delays in Opelika area

A severe thunderstorm moving through Lee County Thursday afternoon is causing downed trees, power outages, traffic signal outages and significant traffic delays

WeatherAug 13

Opelika woman arrested in Auburn auto burglary investigation

An Opelika woman has been arrested following an investigation into several vehicle burglaries reported in Auburn. According to the Auburn Police Department, Pam

CrimeAug 13

Structure fire reported on Lee Road 173 in Opelika area

Fire crews from multiple departments are responding to a structure fire Friday evening on Lee Road 173, just off U.S. 431, also known as Lafayette Parkway. The

TrafficAug 7

Opelika man arrested on four counts of possession of child pornography

An Opelika man was arrested Thursday following an investigation stemming from a tip provided to authorities through the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)

CrimeAug 7

Hazmat incident closes Walmart Distribution Center in Opelika, causing major traffic backups

UPDATE 3 (August 3, 2026 at 9:48 p.m. CDT): Opelika Fire Department and Lee County EMA are finishing up with the Hazmat Spill and Walmart Distribution Center wi

TrafficAug 3

Opelika man arrested after more than $10,000 in merchandise stolen from Boost Mobile Store

An Opelika man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a local Boost Mobile store that resulted in the theft of more than $10,000 worth of merchandis

CrimeJul 24

Opelika Fire Department battling structure fire at Oak Haven Trailer Park

Firefighters with the Opelika Fire Department are currently working to extinguish a structure fire at Oak Haven Trailer Park off Marvyn Parkway. Officials are a

SafetyJul 17

Search canceled for missing Opelika man last seen July 1

UPDATE: Search canceled. Mr. Tatum found deceased. Family members and authorities are searching for a missing Opelika man who was last seen on July 1, 2026. Jac

SafetyJul 2

Opelika couple arrested after multi-agency investigation into Vape and CBD businesses

Two Opelika residents have been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into allegations of illegal activity at several vape and CBD businesses in the c

CrimeJul 1

Atlanta man killed after being struck by two vehicles on U.S. 280 in Lee County

An Atlanta man was killed Tuesday night after being struck by two vehicles while walking in the roadway in Lee County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement

LocalJun 24

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