Economy Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out An Alabama hemp store owner is down to his last chance to stay open under strict new licensing laws. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2026
Elections Alabama House candidate arrested on arson charges Terrence Johnson's chances to win an Alabama House seat have gone up in flames. Josh MoonFebruary 26, 2026
Elections Democratic congressional candidate to host open meeting with voters in Opelika Democratic candidate Lee McInnis announced he'll host an open meeting with voters in Opelika, encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable food items. Alex JobinNovember 12, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Artificial Intelligence and the future of local government Opelika is uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of AI adoption thanks to the cutting-edge research happening at Auburn University. Gary FullerMarch 4, 2025
Economy Niagara Bottling plans Alabama production facility, creating 50 jobs in Opelika The bottling plant, located in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park along Interstate 85, will create 50 jobs initially. StaffMarch 17, 2022
Economy Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Jeremy Gray selected to join NewDEAL National Network The NewDEAL group is a selective national network of progressive state and local elected officials. John H. GlennMay 6, 2021
Economy Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021
National Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins laid to rest at Arlington Command Sgt. Major Adkins received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony in 2014 for acts of heroism. Brandon MoseleyDecember 18, 2020
News State Sen. Randy Price is recuperating from COVID-19 State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, had his 63rd birthday Monday — a birthday that many feared he would not live to see, due to... Brandon MoseleyAugust 25, 2020