Community Articles

Sheriff Jay Jones announces intention to run for reelection

CONTRIBUTED BY THE JAY JONES FOR SHERIFF CAMPAIGN OPINION  — This past week, I confirmed my intention to qualify for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Lee County. During my service as Sheriff, Lee County has been one of the fastest growing counties in the...

Hunt launches campaign for Lee County Sheriff’s Office

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CAM HUNT  CAMPAIGN OPINION — Lee County native, Marine Corps veteran and former Deputy Sheriff Cam Hunt has officially announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Lee County in the 2026 election. Hunt, who was born and raised in Opelika and Auburn,...

Ribbon cutting for new Spring Villa lodge planned

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA  — Opelika Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Spring Villa Lodge, located at 1474 Lee Road 148, in Opelika. The ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m.,...

Travis Harrison selected for Alabama leadership class

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPEIKA TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — Auburn-Opelika Tourism is proud to announce that Travis Harrison, Experience & Marketing Specialist, has been selected as a member of Class VIII (2025–2026) of the Alabama Leadership Initiative...
Children Palace

Children Palace

The Opelika Chamber celebrated a ribbon cutting with Children Palace Learning Center, located at 116 Columbus Parkway. Children Palace is now...

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Allen Turner Hyundai of Auburn

Allen Turner Hyundai of Auburn

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce celebrated the groundbreaking of the future home of Allen Turner Hyundai of Auburn, located off Exit 51 near...

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