A new business park is coming to Opelika in a qualified opportunity zone. The Hi Pack Business Park, which will feature 10 buildings varying from 7,000 to 45,000-square feet in size, offers potential tax advantages and savings to companies locating to the park.
“They’re so grateful to see everybody out and supporting Aniah and the family,” family spokesperson Haley Tembarge said. “Just to know that people are still aware of the story and looking for her means the world to them.”
The community center, located in Lake Wilmore Park along Ogletree Road, will feature many amenities such as gymnasiums and a pool, said City of Auburn Parks and Recreation director Becky Richardson.
Jordan said firefighters are investigating whether the fire has extended to the inside of the building.
Some customers’ dietary restrictions or personal drink preferences motivated Sarah Barnett, owner of Mama Mocha's, to start selling wine in addition to craft brews.
Children dressed in costumes ranging from Minecraft characters to princesses participated in this year's costume contest.
The City of Auburn is now home to a privately owned bookstore, Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers. The bookstore, located on Magnolia Avenue, is owned by a couple from Greenville, Alabama. The bookstore opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Covin is an Auburn resident who twists and knots pieces of fiber in macramé wall hangings and stitches embroidery on fabric while meditating to simultaneously create her art and calm her mind.
The new decorative crosswalks in Auburn are nearly finished and are a small aspect of a much larger plan to make Auburn safer.
Aniah Haley Blanchard, missing Auburn teen, was harmed and is considered to be the victim of foul play, the Auburn Police Division announced Thursday.
Harvey Updyke failed to appear before the Lee County Court on Wednesday afternoon. Pending a 30-day advisement period, Judge Jacob Walker will consider issuing a writ of arrest.
Standing in the recently completed Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, Anders spoke of growth, tragedy, progress and change during the inaugural State of the City address Monday evening.
The Lee County Witches Ride is a community and family event held to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event, to be held on Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m., is in conjunction with the Family Fall Festival at the Opelika Sportsplex.
Officials released a video Monday capturing missing Auburn teen Aniah Haley Blanchard making a purchase at a convenience store located on South College Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
“I never heard any gunshots,” said Gary Branch, who lives right across the street from where an alleged murder took place, which involved a 16-year-old and his soon-to-be stepmom. “Never heard a thing.”
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an Auburn teen who was reported missing on Thursday. Her vehicle was last seen at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the area of South College Street and Interstate-85 in Auburn, according to Auburn Police Chief Paul Register.
Officials said they are looking for 19-year-old Aniah Haley Blanchard from Auburn.
Robin Ashworth went to her daughter — Mattie’s mom — with the idea to build a children’s library to honor the children lost in the storm while giving other children a place to remember them.
