Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor
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Opelika police investigating possible case of child abuse
Monday afternoon the police department received a complaint from a parent of a student at the school.
Pride organization responds to US Senate candidate's comments about Christmas parade participation
U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville took to Facebook Monday morning to denounce local LGBTQ organization Pride on The Plains' participation in Saturday’s Christmas Parade in Opelika.
Planning Commission needs more time to discuss rentals
After an hour and a half of discussion among City staff and commission members, the group concluded they needed more time to discuss short-term rentals.
HS football playoffs contract renewed
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council approved a contract with the AHSAA, the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau and the City of Opelika to help host this event. The City of Auburn will put $75,000 toward funding for this event each year it is held in Auburn, according to documents in the Council’s e-packet.
Former Auburn High School AD Chuck Furlow passes away
"He is sincerely one of the best people I've ever known in my life," said Mayor Ron Anders, student-athlete coached by Furlow. "He's a great coach, but he's an even better guy. He was always genuinely interested in me, my family, my kids. He'll be missed in our community."
Auburn celebrates its service members after Veterans Day
“To me, Veterans Day is a recognition of the service of all of those who served both in combat and otherwise,” Griswold said. “It takes a complete team to get the tip of the spear where it needs to be.”
Traveling photography exhibit aims to include community
Expressions of a Braveheart, or Bravehearts, is a fine arts program for young adults with disabilities. Auburn University students and faculty help put on the program. This is the third year the organization has put together the exhibit.
Judge signs gag order in ongoing missing-teen search
Following his arrest, Lee County District Judge Russell Bush issued a gag order with the case. He instructed all those involved in the case not to speak about it to members of the media, said Auburn Police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey.
Public asked not to share search locations in search for missing Auburn teen
Texas Equusearch is asking volunteers and community members that know the search area locations in the search for Anaih Blanchard to not publish those on social media.
Police ask public's help to locate missing 19-year-old
Officials said they are looking for 19-year-old Aniah Haley Blanchard from Auburn.
