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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Opelika, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 138 stories have been published about Opelika which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Opelika, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 138 stories have been published about Opelika which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Opelika · OpelikaBY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION— In recent years, candidates for political office have lambasted, run against and proclaimed that they were not career politicians. Every television ad for someone who has never held office has proudly stated that they are not career politicians.That all sounds good, but is it really good? In my lifetime, the word politician has become synon-ymous with someone sinister and untrustworthy. In fact, politics has become some…See the Story
Inside the Statehouse: Career politicians – Good or bad?
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Opelika · OpelikaLee County Farm City held its annual Farm City Banquet Nov. 20. The guest speaker was Ellie Watson, director of Sweet Grown Alabama. Dixon Farms was honored as the 2023 Lee County Farm of Distinction. Lydia Maple won first place in the Farm City Senior Essay contest.See the Story
Home sweet home with Sweet Grown Alabama
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Opelika · OpelikaOpelika police are actively seeking the driver responsible for a significant sludge spill. The spill happened Tuesday morning leading to a costly 3.5-hour cleanup operation. EMA officials suspect potential causes such as equipment failure or operator error. Drivers carrying substances are urged to inspect their vehicles for any faults.See the Story
Opelika police search for driver behind smelly and costly sludge spill
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Opelika · OpelikaAJIN and Wooshin have had an annual community giving program since 2009. The giving back to the community has increased with every passing year. The $114,000 total is a $38,000 increase from the 2022 total of $76,000. The Korean auto supplies went into production in the Chambers County Industrial Park in 2009.See the Story
AJIN, Wooshin give back to local organizations
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Opelika · OpelikaEarl Miller Lancaster Earl Miller Lancaster, 95, of Auburn, passed away on Nov. 22, 2023, having lived a long life, most of which he lived in Auburn. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Edwin Bragg Lancaster and Lucile Morgan Lancaster.He graduated from Lee County High School (Auburn) in 1945, and from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in 1950 with a degree in Architecture. While a student at A.P.I., he served as President of …See the Story
Obituaries – Nov. 26, 2023
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Opelika · OpelikaSheriff's officials on Friday announced the arrest of 51-year-old Michael Deangelo Jones. Jones is being held in the Lee County Jail on $50,000 bond. The investigation began Thursday when the sheriff's official received a report of a sexual abuse of a girl under the age of 12.See the Story
51-year-old Opelika man charged with sex abuse of young girl
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Opelika · OpelikaDillon was granted bond on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at $150,000. Conditions also include an ankle monitor and that Dillon have no contact with any witnesses. On Oct. 11, both Hamblin and Dillon were arrested following Opelika Police Department (OPD) finding human remains, believed to be Stokes.See the Story
Murder suspect Matt Dillon granted bond
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Opelika · OpelikaWill Spivey is the new next gen pastor at First Baptist Church Opelika. Spivey has a bachelor’s degree from Troy University and a master’s degree from New Orleans Seminary. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in biblical exposition with a minor in missiology at New Orleans Seminary. He has been the college pastor at FBC Opelika for the past four years. Will and his wife, Shelby, have one son. Jeff Meyers is pastor.See the Story