Auburn - Homeland Security Investigations teamed with with local and state law enforcement agencies to execute five federal search warrants in the greater Auburn-Opelika area Wednesday (78) as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking and other crimes A statement from the Department of Homeland Security revealed no more details, because the investigation… Continue reading Federal agents execute search warrants in Auburn-Opelika area in human trafficking investigation

Auburn - The qualification period is complete and the field is set for the 2026 Auburn municipal election. The current City Council will consider a resolution declaring their election at its July 7 meeting.The elecyion is scheduled for August 25th. Six positions have been filled as candidates face no opposition and are deemed elected by… Continue reading The field is set for the 2026 August municipal election in Auburn

Auburn - Opelika - Auburn and Opelika have launched celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with interactive events and challenges designed to help the community tackle food insecurity, with a “Grow More, Give More” initiative. Food insecurity is when people don’t have regular access to nutritious foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In Alabama, 2 million… Continue reading Auburn and Opelika launch America 250 celebrations with gardening challenge

Smith Station - Within minutes of an armed robbery at a Dollar General Store in Smith’s Station, authorities arrested a Georgia woman for the Friday afternoon crime. The robbery was reported around 1:12 p.m. at the Dollar General located on Lee Road 246. Witnesses told Lee County deputies that a female suspect entered the store… Continue reading Armed robbery arrest from Smiths Station Dollar General took only a few minutes thanks to witnesses

Beulah - Lee County law enforcement detained two juveniles, ages 15 and 17, on Thursday (5/28) following a high-speed chase that began after a Lee County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a red Mercedes for a tag violation. According to authorities, the driver immediately fled, leading deputies on a pursuit through the Beulah community… Continue reading Juvenile arrested, another released following investigation after 110mph chase through Beulah

Opelika - The Opelika Fire Department has been awarded a grant from the Mid South RC&D Council to help purchase six Rapid Intervention Team kits, equipment designed to improve firefighter safety during emergency operations. These kits are critical tools used in rescuing firefighters who become injured, trapped or otherwise in distress while working at emergency… Continue reading Opelika Fire Department awarded grant for firefighter safety equipment