Our “by local people, for local people” newspaper focuses on the people, places and events of Opelika, Alabama and surrounding communities.

LAFAYETTE — Newman’s Farm Supply supports local farmers, as well as those who hunt and fish, by providing affordable products with a family-friendly feel. “We pride ourselves on being a small business ...

OPELIKA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations.

LAFAYETTE — Haywood Forest Products broke ground on Friday, June 13, and celebrated the support of the community and local officials. “This is not just to celebrate us and our ability to build a mill, ...

VALLEY — Alabama ONE Credit Union recently announced the opening of its newest branch in Valley, furthering its mission to provide exceptional financial services to communities across the state. The ...

Mr. Mark Gregory, 52, of Lanett, Alabama passed away at his residence on Wednesday June 11, 2025. Mark was born Aug. 4, 1972, in Troup County, Georgia, to the late Morris and Brenda Longshore Gregory.

OPELIKA — From June 19 to 22, the Opelika Sportsplex will welcome more than 250 senior athletes from across the region for the 2025 US Senior Pickleball South Zone Championships, presented by Humana.

Gloria Coker Thornton, 85, of Auburn went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2025. Gloria was born in Tallassee on May 28, 1940, to E.C. and Mary Coker. She was a devoted wife of 58 years and loving ...

A proposed porta-potty rental business is now dead in the water after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday evening ...

On the second Saturday of every month, a group of history re-enactors gather in period attire at the Lee County Historical Society Museum to demonstrate their arts and crafts. Blacksmiths work at the ...

OPELIKA – The Opelika Industrial Development Authority has been awarded a SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) grant, part of Gov. Kay Ivey’s initiative to enhance industrial site ...