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Ex-stay-at-home mom balances business, parenting to sell baked goods in Columbus - ledger-enquirer.com
Ex-stay-at-home mom balances business, parenting to sell baked goods in Columbus ledger-enquirer.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 10:00 am
Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for January 30 - oanow.com
Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for January 30 oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 9:32 am
Man officially charged in downtown Opelika vehicle, shooting attack - cnaw2news.com
Man officially charged in downtown Opelika vehicle, shooting attack cnaw2news.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:42 am
Two Opelika Daycare Fires Raise Community Concerns | EETV News - Eagle Eye TV
Two Opelika Daycare Fires Raise Community Concerns | EETV News Eagle Eye TV
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 12:49 am
Mary Frances Ogletree Obituary (2026) - Opelika, AL - McKenzie's Funeral Home - Legacy | Obituary
Mary Frances Ogletree Obituary (2026) - Opelika, AL - McKenzie's Funeral Home Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:38 pm
Ms. Vicky A. Bailey Obituary (2026) - Opelika, AL - Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home - Legacy | Obituary
Ms. Vicky A. Bailey Obituary (2026) - Opelika, AL - Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:30 pm
Man charged with attempted murder in Opelika after collision, gunfire - waka.com
Man charged with attempted murder in Opelika after collision, gunfire waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:12 pm
Man arrested after early morning vehicle attack and gunfire in Opelika - wtvm.com
Man arrested after early morning vehicle attack and gunfire in Opelika wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:46 pm
Early morning road incident in Opelika ends in gunfire, police custody - oanow.com
Early morning road incident in Opelika ends in gunfire, police custody oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:22 pm
Man in custody after early-morning vehicle attack and gunfire in Opelika - wtvm.com
Man in custody after early-morning vehicle attack and gunfire in Opelika wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:20 pm
Man in custody after early-morning vehicle attack and gunfire in Opelika - wsfa.com
Man in custody after early-morning vehicle attack and gunfire in Opelika wsfa.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:20 pm
Ella Love Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc. - articobits.com
Ella Love Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc. articobits.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:14 pm
Man arrested after shooting, vehicle crash incident in downtown Opelika - cnaw2news.com
Man arrested after shooting, vehicle crash incident in downtown Opelika cnaw2news.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:38 pm
Police: Woman chased; her vehicle shot during terrifying downtown Opelika incident - wrbl.com
Police: Woman chased; her vehicle shot during terrifying downtown Opelika incident wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:37 pm
Man in custody after early-morning vehicle attack and gunfire in Opelika - wtvm.com
Man in custody after early-morning vehicle attack and gunfire in Opelika wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:43 pm
Downtown Opelika intersection shut down for investigation - cnaw2news.com
Downtown Opelika intersection shut down for investigation cnaw2news.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:18 am
Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for January 29 - oanow.com
Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for January 29 oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:34 am
Owner charged with 16 felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty in Lee County - ledger-enquirer.com
Owner charged with 16 felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty in Lee County ledger-enquirer.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:53 am
Watch Opelika City Schools recognize its 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year - oanow.com
Watch Opelika City Schools recognize its 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:15 pm
Opelika to consider a one-year pause on certain approvals for residential developments - oanow.com
Opelika to consider a one-year pause on certain approvals for residential developments oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:17 pm
5 email deliverability mistakes killing your cold outreach - oanow.com
5 email deliverability mistakes killing your cold outreach oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:50 pm
Basketball Recap: Opelika Makes It 12 in a Row at Home - MaxPreps.com
Basketball Recap: Opelika Makes It 12 in a Row at Home MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:38 pm
These 10 job markets are setting the stage for strong housing demand in 2026 - oanow.com
These 10 job markets are setting the stage for strong housing demand in 2026 oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:26 pm
Basketball Recap: Central Takes a Loss - MaxPreps.com
Basketball Recap: Central Takes a Loss MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 1:47 pm
Opelika School Board honors teachers of the year, football team - opelikaobserver.com
Opelika School Board honors teachers of the year, football team opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:29 am
A lasting legacy: Gary Fuller honored at Southern Union - opelikaobserver.com
A lasting legacy: Gary Fuller honored at Southern Union opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:23 am
KLM Tasty Donuts opens in Opelika - opelikaobserver.com
KLM Tasty Donuts opens in Opelika opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:45 am
Opelika man charged with 16 felony counts of animal cruelty - wtvm.com
Opelika man charged with 16 felony counts of animal cruelty wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:51 am
Opelika’s Fox Run School set for $40M expansion - wtvm.com
Opelika’s Fox Run School set for $40M expansion wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:54 pm
Opelika man charged with 16 counts of animal cruelty - waka.com
Opelika man charged with 16 counts of animal cruelty waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:12 pm
Opelika Police searching for suspects who stole more than $1800 worth of Ulta goods - Yahoo
Opelika Police searching for suspects who stole more than $1800 worth of Ulta goods Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 5:34 pm
Southern Union names Business & Technology Center for former Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller - oanow.com
Southern Union names Business & Technology Center for former Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:02 am
Tommy F. Hurst Obituary (2026) - Opelika, AL - Vance Brooks Funeral Home - Phenix City - Legacy | Obituary
Tommy F. Hurst Obituary (2026) - Opelika, AL - Vance Brooks Funeral Home - Phenix City Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
A look back at Opelika's Fox Run School through the years - oanow.com
A look back at Opelika's Fox Run School through the years oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 6:03 pm
'It feels like home': Donut and coffee shop from Lanett opens Opelika bakery - oanow.com
'It feels like home': Donut and coffee shop from Lanett opens Opelika bakery oanow.com
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 9:45 pm
Opelika residents face smelly problem - wtvm.com
Opelika residents face smelly problem wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 5:34 pm
'Ice belongs in Toomer's Lemonade': Indivisible Auburn-Opelika gathers to oppose ICE and war - theplainsman.com
'Ice belongs in Toomer's Lemonade': Indivisible Auburn-Opelika gathers to oppose ICE and war theplainsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 3:56 am
Auburn police arrest Opelika man for business burglary - wtvm.com
Auburn police arrest Opelika man for business burglary wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 January 2026 🕒 8:20 pm
Suspicious fires close two Opelika day care facilities - opelikaobserver.com
Suspicious fires close two Opelika day care facilities opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 January 2026 🕒 2:44 am
Two Opelika day care centers destroyed by suspicious fires within a week - wtvm.com
Two Opelika day care centers destroyed by suspicious fires within a week wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 January 2026 🕒 12:02 am
Fires at two Opelika child care facilities under investigation - waka.com
Fires at two Opelika child care facilities under investigation waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 20 January 2026 🕒 7:39 pm
Accelerant evidence points to possible arson in 2nd Opelika day care fire - wbrc.com
Accelerant evidence points to possible arson in 2nd Opelika day care fire wbrc.com
📢 Published on 📅 20 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Ella Dankins “Ella Will” Love Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc. - articobits.com
Ella Dankins “Ella Will” Love Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc. articobits.com
📢 Published on 📅 19 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
New hotel opens in Opelika - waka.com
New hotel opens in Opelika waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Fire officials investigate possible arson at Opelika daycare - wtvm.com
Fire officials investigate possible arson at Opelika daycare wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Global Community Day Festival returns to Opelika in March - opelikaobserver.com
Global Community Day Festival returns to Opelika in March opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 1:45 am
Early morning fire destroys inside of Opelika daycare; cause under investigation - wrbl.com
Early morning fire destroys inside of Opelika daycare; cause under investigation wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika police arrest man in armed home invasion - wtvm.com
Opelika police arrest man in armed home invasion wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 11 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Police chase that stretched from Opelika into Georgia ends with suicide - waka.com
Police chase that stretched from Opelika into Georgia ends with suicide waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
High speed chase ends in Troup County, suspect dies by suicide - wtvm.com
High speed chase ends in Troup County, suspect dies by suicide wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Plans advance to convert vacant Opelika motel into apartment units - wtvm.com
Plans advance to convert vacant Opelika motel into apartment units wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
This Charming SEC Town Will Surprise You In More Ways Than One - Southern Living
This Charming SEC Town Will Surprise You In More Ways Than One Southern Living
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika City Schools names Jonathan Chandler as new head football coach - wtvm.com
Opelika City Schools names Jonathan Chandler as new head football coach wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Jonathan Chandler named new Opelika head football coach - wsfa.com
Jonathan Chandler named new Opelika head football coach wsfa.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Montgomery Catholic coach Jonathan Chandler leaving to Opelika - montgomeryadvertiser.com
Montgomery Catholic coach Jonathan Chandler leaving to Opelika montgomeryadvertiser.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika Council seeks legal counsel on variance issued in 80s - opelikaobserver.com
Opelika Council seeks legal counsel on variance issued in 80s opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika woman arrested for attempting fraud against husband - wrbl.com
Opelika woman arrested for attempting fraud against husband wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Woman arrested on fraud, other charges in Opelika - waka.com
Woman arrested on fraud, other charges in Opelika waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Deacon Jimmy Oscar Collier Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc. - articobits.com
Deacon Jimmy Oscar Collier Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc. articobits.com
📢 Published on 📅 1 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
The Opelika Career Center is Hosting a Multi-employer Job Fair - adol.alabama.gov
The Opelika Career Center is Hosting a Multi-employer Job Fair adol.alabama.gov
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Four injured, one in critical condition after mobile home fire in Opelika - wtvm.com
Four injured, one in critical condition after mobile home fire in Opelika wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Four injured in Opelika mobile home fire, one critical at UAB burn unit - wrbl.com
Four injured in Opelika mobile home fire, one critical at UAB burn unit wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New center for mental health opened in Opelika - wsfa.com
New center for mental health opened in Opelika wsfa.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Numerous holiday events make Opelika a Christmas Destination - opelikaobserver.com
Numerous holiday events make Opelika a Christmas Destination opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika police chief to retire in 2026 - waka.com
Opelika police chief to retire in 2026 waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
First Baptist Opelika mourns unexpected death of pastor - Baptist Press
First Baptist Opelika mourns unexpected death of pastor Baptist Press
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 7:48 pm
With no buyers secured, Columbus and Opelika Winn-Dixie stores closing - wtvm.com
With no buyers secured, Columbus and Opelika Winn-Dixie stores closing wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New golf entertainment destination coming to Opelika in 2027 - thebamabuzz.com
New golf entertainment destination coming to Opelika in 2027 thebamabuzz.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Innovative golf range, Chasing Aces, expected to open in Opelika early 2027 - wrbl.com
Innovative golf range, Chasing Aces, expected to open in Opelika early 2027 wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Thompson football dominates Opelika to win 6th Class 7A title in 7 years - montgomeryadvertiser.com
Thompson football dominates Opelika to win 6th Class 7A title in 7 years montgomeryadvertiser.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Indoor golf experience set to open in Opelika - wtvm.com
Indoor golf experience set to open in Opelika wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Thompson dynasty continues as Warriors Beat Opelika to win Class 7A State Title - AHSAA.com
Thompson dynasty continues as Warriors Beat Opelika to win Class 7A State Title AHSAA.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika man charged with murder in Lee County - waka.com
Opelika man charged with murder in Lee County waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika man charged in alleged murder after fatal Beauregard shooting - wrbl.com
Opelika man charged in alleged murder after fatal Beauregard shooting wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika School Board welcomes new member Pearson Alsobrook - opelikaobserver.com
Opelika School Board welcomes new member Pearson Alsobrook opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika snaps losing streak against rival Auburn to earn spot in 7A championship - al.com
Opelika snaps losing streak against rival Auburn to earn spot in 7A championship al.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika defeats Auburn, 31-28 - wsfa.com
Opelika defeats Auburn, 31-28 wsfa.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Store owner pushes back on Opelika’s moratorium: ‘False Narrative’ - opelikaobserver.com
Store owner pushes back on Opelika’s moratorium: ‘False Narrative’ opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
7 festive Auburn + Opelika holiday events worth traveling for - bhamnow.com
7 festive Auburn + Opelika holiday events worth traveling for bhamnow.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika man arrested on first-degree rape charge; police say evidence supports case - wrbl.com
Opelika man arrested on first-degree rape charge; police say evidence supports case wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika man arrested on first degree rape charge - wtvm.com
Opelika man arrested on first degree rape charge wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika rallies past Hewitt-Trussville - al.com
Opelika rallies past Hewitt-Trussville al.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Opelika Council OKs 2026 community funding - opelikaobserver.com
Opelika Council OKs 2026 community funding opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Power outage leaves around 2,700 customers without electricity in Opelika - wtvm.com
Power outage leaves around 2,700 customers without electricity in Opelika wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Opelika police officer injured in crash - waka.com
Opelika police officer injured in crash waka.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Opelika votes against amending B&B rules - opelikaobserver.com
Opelika votes against amending B&B rules opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
On the Mark | Central dominates; Opelika regroups - opelikaobserver.com
On the Mark | Central dominates; Opelika regroups opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Officer injured after patrol car hit on I-85 in Opelika - wtvm.com
Officer injured after patrol car hit on I-85 in Opelika wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Winn-Dixie to exit Columbus, Opelika and Eufaula - wtvm.com
Winn-Dixie to exit Columbus, Opelika and Eufaula wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Opelika Police seek armed robbery suspect - wtvm.com
Opelika Police seek armed robbery suspect wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Opelika Council considers new Bed and Breakfast text amendments - opelikaobserver.com
Opelika Council considers new Bed and Breakfast text amendments opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Building plans for peace in Opelika and beyond - opelikaobserver.com
Building plans for peace in Opelika and beyond opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Woman dies in Opelika stabbing, investigation underway - wtvm.com
Woman dies in Opelika stabbing, investigation underway wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Woman stabbed to death in Opelika, investigation underway - wrbl.com
Woman stabbed to death in Opelika, investigation underway wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Opelika library faces backlash and excitement over ‘witches’ author event - wrbl.com
Opelika library faces backlash and excitement over ‘witches’ author event wrbl.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Auburn, Opelika set to Meet in 100th Game of the Series - AHSAA.com
Auburn, Opelika set to Meet in 100th Game of the Series AHSAA.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Opelika Publix project faces unclear path forward - wtvm.com
Opelika Publix project faces unclear path forward wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Eddie Smith to be the next Mayor of Opelika - opelikaobserver.com
Eddie Smith to be the next Mayor of Opelika opelikaobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Suspect charged in Sunday Opelika gas station shooting - wsfa.com
Suspect charged in Sunday Opelika gas station shooting wsfa.com
📢 Published on 📅 20 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Opelika’s historic Pepperell Mill site set for $125M redevelopment - wtvm.com
Opelika’s historic Pepperell Mill site set for $125M redevelopment wtvm.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New plans revealed for $125M development in Opelika’s Pepperell Village Historic District - thebamabuzz.com
New plans revealed for $125M development in Opelika’s Pepperell Village Historic District thebamabuzz.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
