Auburn - An Alabama man - 36-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed - will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he kidnapped a 19-year-old woman from a gas station, murdered her and left her body behind in the woods. Yazeed was sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of murder, felony murder… Continue reading Kidnapping killer will spend his life behind bars
Category: Lee County
Opelika police seek public help to find a missing 24-year-old
Opelika - The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 24-year-old male, Kenneth Scorpius Lopez, who was last seen near East Alabama Medical Center on May 6th. His family had been unable to contact him since. Kenneth is described as being 5-foot-5 and weighing approximately 110 lbs, with dark brown… Continue reading Opelika police seek public help to find a missing 24-year-old
Huntingdon student killed in Lee County crash days after graduating
Lee County - A 21-year-old Huntingdon College graduate died Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Lee County just days after he graduated. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified 21-year-old Aidan T. Doss, a student in the 2026 graduating class, as the victim of a deadly crash on Lee County Road 95 near Gregory Glen… Continue reading Huntingdon student killed in Lee County crash days after graduating
Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is Saturday, May 9th
Alabama - Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day… Continue reading Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is Saturday, May 9th
Ground broken in Opelika for Fox Run School expansion
Opelika - Officials with Opelika City Schools broke ground on Friday, May 1 for a major expansion at Fox Run School. The $40 million project will transform the school in order to bring all fifth and sixth-grade students to the Fox Run campus. Currently, the school serves about 410 students in 28 classrooms. After the… Continue reading Ground broken in Opelika for Fox Run School expansion
Fall from rooftop patio at downtown Auburn bar injures two
Auburn - Two people were injured after a fall at Sky Bar on West Magnolia Avenue in downtown Auburn bar early Sunday morning. Auburn Police and Fire Departments were called around 2:00 a.m. Sunday for a man who fell about 20 feet and was breathing but bleeding from the mouth. According to witnesses, the man… Continue reading Fall from rooftop patio at downtown Auburn bar injures two
New ‘AVAP’ App Enhances Crime Victims’ Access to Vital Services
Montgomery - Each year, thousands of Alabamians are victims of violence, and in their despair, they wonder where to turn. Their spouse may have been murdered, a loved one may have been sexually assaulted, or their child may have endured abuse. Possibly, they’ve survived a random shooting or escaped domestic violence. Victims desperately need assistance… Continue reading New ‘AVAP’ App Enhances Crime Victims’ Access to Vital Services
Free breakfast coming to all students in Auburn City Schools
Auburn - Auburn City School officials announced this week that their schools will offer free breakfast for all students in the area throughout the 2026-2027 school year. The school system was awarded the Alabama School Breakfast Grant, funded by state legislators, which allows every student to eat breakfast for free, ensuring they all have access… Continue reading Free breakfast coming to all students in Auburn City Schools
Opelika has announced a new industry – Hanwha Defense USA
Opelika - The City of Opelika has announced that Hanwha Defense USA is establishing a site in Opelika that will serve as the U.S. integration and test facility for Hanwha’s family of K9 Mobile Howitzers. Hanwha Defense USA has signed a three-year lease as part of the company’s strategic commitment to invest in the U.S.… Continue reading Opelika has announced a new industry – Hanwha Defense USA
Auburn releases traffic and parking plans ahead of the CityFest
Auburn - The 2026 Auburn CityFest takes place Saturday, April 25th at Kiesel Park, which is located at 520 Chadwick Lane, on April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Law enforcement officials say Chadwick Lane will be closed to through-traffic during the festival. Local traffic will still be able to access residences on Chadwick… Continue reading Auburn releases traffic and parking plans ahead of the CityFest
