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Missing East Alabama mom found dead near her home

Chambers County - An East Alabama woman reported missing a week ago was found dead Sunday October 18th. According to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, the missing mother of two and military wife was found dead about a mile from her home ending a desperate weeklong search. A search team from Central Georgia K9 Search… Continue reading Missing East Alabama mom found dead near her home

Lee County

$5K reward offered in 2017 Auburn homicide case

Auburn - CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of a suspect in the 2017 homicide of Herman “Ce-Ce” Lane. Lane was found dead at his residence on North Dean Road on March 4, 2017. Investigators determined that Lane was the victim of a homicide, but… Continue reading $5K reward offered in 2017 Auburn homicide case

Lee County

$5K reward offered in 2017 Auburn homicide case

Auburn - CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of a suspect in the 2017 homicide of Herman “Ce-Ce” Lane. Lane was found dead at his residence on North Dean Road on March 4, 2017. Investigators determined that Lane was the victim of a homicide, but… Continue reading $5K reward offered in 2017 Auburn homicide case

Lee County

Opelika man arrested in deadly Chambers County shooting

Opelika - An Opelika man, 30-year-old Queston Vantavis Perry, has been arrested in the deadly shooting of another Opelika man in Chambers County. Chambers County deputies were sent to County Road 26 in reference to a shooting. Once they arrived, they found a male, 35-year-old Douglas Quentez Griffin, suffering from a gunshot wound and unresponsive.… Continue reading Opelika man arrested in deadly Chambers County shooting

Lee County

ALPR technology leads to men suspected of posing as law enforcement to rob an Auburn home

Auburn - Two men accused of posing as law enforcement officers to rob an Auburn home have been arrested thousands of miles away, thanks to Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to identify the suspects’ vehicle and confirm their movement out of Alabama. Early on September 3rd, Auburn police were called to an East University… Continue reading ALPR technology leads to men suspected of posing as law enforcement to rob an Auburn home

Lee County

Auto manufacturer announces $64M expansion in Auburn

Auburn - Seohan Auto USA, the North American manufacturing subsidiary of South Korea-based Seohan Group, has announced plans to to expand its operations at the Auburn Technology Park West. The expansion includes a $64 million investment and the addition of 70 jobs over the next three years. Seohan Auto USA manufactures suspension and chassis components… Continue reading Auto manufacturer announces $64M expansion in Auburn

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East Alabama Health to provide ‘Stroke Education’ sessions, training for EMS personnel

Auburn - The East Alabama Medical Center is opening its doors later this month to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers. offering “Stroke Education” training sessions. The two sessions are intended to equip EMS personnel with the necessary knowledge and training to carry out an emergency stroke situation, as follows: Monday, Sept. 218 a.m. to 10… Continue reading East Alabama Health to provide ‘Stroke Education’ sessions, training for EMS personnel

Lee County

An Auburn restaurant owner admits swindling nearly $900,000 in COVID money, employing illegal aliens

Auburn - An Auburn restaurant owner who was the focus of a multi-agency investigation has now pleaded guilty to federal charges involving COVID relief fraud and the employment of unauthorized workers. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, 52-year-old Cesar Campos-Reyes has plead guilty to wire fraud, money laundering and… Continue reading An Auburn restaurant owner admits swindling nearly $900,000 in COVID money, employing illegal aliens

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Opelika Career Center to hold job fair this week

Opelika - Applications will be accepted from fields such as healthcare, hospitality, and food service positions, and many more by employers during a Opelika Career Center Job Fair this week. The job fair will take place September 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Opelika Public Library (1100 Glenn Street). Both private companies… Continue reading Opelika Career Center to hold job fair this week