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November 03, 2009
AU hosts gubernatorial forum
The election may be more than a year off but you wouldn’t have known it by the turnout at the Alabama Gubernatorial Forum 2010 at Auburn University Tuesday.
October 30, 2009
BFGoodrich plant closes
Bennie Coulter waited in the parking lot at BFGoodrich in Opelika Friday afternoon to greet his fellow co-workers as they left work for the final time and to watch the 46-year-old tire manufacturing plant close its doors forever.
October 26, 2009
Downtown Opelika hosts howlin’ good time for a good cause
Although Halloween isn’t until Saturday, dogs and their owners made their way to downtown Opelika in costume on Monday for the annual Howl’oWeen Pet Parade and Costume Contest.
The event benefits Rescue K911, a no-kill rescue in Camp Hill currently housing about 130 dogs. Click here for a slideshow from the evening’s festivities.
October 01, 2009
Cuban musicians give workshops at Opelika High
The name of the band is Tiempo Libre, which when translated, means “free time.”
However, the timing of the the two-time Grammy nominated Cuban music ensemble’s visit to Opelika High School couldn’t have been better.
Army Pilot William Murray Makes Last Flight
A helicopter pilot of 40+ years, William R. Murray, made his last flight today over Opelika High School.
September 29, 2009
Local residents get preview of new Hyundai concept car
Local residents get preview of new Hyundai concept car
September 16, 2009
Electric cars making inroads
They plug into standard electrical outlets, but that’s pretty much where everything standard ended for the hybrid plug-in vehicles that sat in front of the Marriott at Grand National Wednesday.
August 25, 2009
Auburn Police release video of “person of interest”
The Auburn Police Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person seen in the Wimberly Station early the morning of July 23
August 14, 2009
Local teachers take part in innovative forum
Jennifer Dempsey and Sharon Goodman routinely encourage their students to expand their learning experiences beyond the classroom.
August 11, 2009
Health care bill a ‘no’ for Artur Davis
If House Bill 3200 came to vote today, Artur Davis would send the controversial health care legislation back to Capitol Hill with a big fat “no.”
August 07, 2009
Cross country bike tour stops in Auburn, continues fundraising for Fuller Center
Ryan Iafigliola has what he calls “Fulleritis” and he’s not afraid to share it with others. It isn’t deadly, but it is known to make people do what they can for others, including bicycling 1,300 miles across the country.
August 03, 2009
Alligator causes stir in neighborhood
An alligator was taken from Clemens Pond in the Preserve subdivision Monday morning.
July 15, 2009
Bull Run rally blows into Slocomb, Alabama
SLOCOMB — Zack’s Restaurant co-owner Diane Whaley stood outside her place Wednesday morning and watched the parade of exotic cars pull in.
July 11, 2009
Volunteers fighting fires, finances
Members of the Lee County Volunteer Firefighters Association have spent more than two years wondering when to ask county residents about paying more for fire services.
July 06, 2009
Summer scenes
Recent weather has offered some picturesque summer scenes. See more photos in Tuesday’s Opelika-Auburn News and click here for a ‘humming’ video.
June 23, 2009
Camp teaches children fire safety
Learning not to burn.
That was the lesson of the day for more than 60 area youngsters who participated in the Junior Rookie Fire Camp hosted by the Opelika Fire Department Tuesday.
June 15, 2009
Blasting work clears way for waterline
Workers clearing the last 100 feet or so of underground area for a pipe that will serve as a waterline along Veterans Parkway faced the last obstacle standing in their way Monday — a stubborn deposit of granite.
June 03, 2009
Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office launches junior deputy program
They analyzed crime scenes, observed S.W.A.T. team members in action and learned various self-defense techniques.
May 19, 2009
Realizing a dream: Louis statue model unveiled in Chambers County
It was a belated birthday gift of sorts for perhaps the greatest athlete ever to come out of the East Alabama area. This week, an 18-inch scale model of what will one day be an eight-foot statue in the likeness of Joe Louis, a native of LaFayette, that will adorn the entrance of the Chambers County Courthouse was unveiled.
May 18, 2009
Contest teaches science, math lessons
Contest teaches science, math lessons
Donathan Prater
Staff Writer
May 15, 2009
Auburn High wins Class 6A baseball championship
After gutting out a three-run win in Game 1 of its Class 6A championship series over Oxford Thursday, Auburn High School ran away with a 13-3 win in six innings for a series sweep at Riverwalk Stadium.
May 08, 2009
Students harvest, learn about catfish
Loachapoka Elementary School students took an unconventional fishing trip Friday—without even leaving campus.
May 06, 2009
Dowdell’s Actions - Opinion 6
An opinion of one of the present citizens at the Auburn City Council meeting on May 5, 2009.
Dowdell’s Actions - Opinion 5
An opinion of one of the present citizens at the Auburn City Council meeting on May 5, 2009.
Dowdell’s Actions - Opinion 4
An opinion of one of the present citizens at the Auburn City Council meeting on May 5, 2009.
Dowdell’s Actions - Opinion 3
An opinion of one of the present citizens at the Auburn City Council meeting on May 5, 2009.
Dowdell’s Actions - Opinion 2
An opinion of one of the present citizens at the Auburn City Council meeting on May 5, 2009.
Dowdell’s Actions - Opinion 1
An opinion of one of the present citizens at the Auburn City Council meeting on May 5, 2009.
Local citizen expresses his opinion
A local citizen dressed in a Confederate soldier’s uniform shares his opinion on the removal of the flags from Pine Hill Cemetery.
Representative of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
A Representative of the United Daughters of the Confederacy speaks on behalf of her organization.
Dowdell answers questions about his actions
Councilman Dowdell answers questions about his actions in removing four Confederate battle flags from Pine Hill Cemetery.
May 05, 2009
Dowdell apologizes
Critics and supporters pack council meeting to voice their views on the Confederate flag controversy.
Mayor and other council members also stated their views.
Also read the statement from the Mayor of Auburn and council member Bob Norman’s statement and text of the resolution. A slideshow of the meeting is also available.
May 03, 2009
May Day at the museum
Celebration features Mexican folk dancing, art
Also, check out the video and the slideshow.
April 27, 2009
Video: Scenes from City Fest
Various scenes from Auburn’s 2009 City Fest!
April 26, 2009
Confederate Memorial Day: Local services go on as planned
Police say as of Sunday no reports have been filed related to flag incident
April 22, 2009
Students celebrate Earth Day with critters, inventions
More than 500 students and 14 exhibits — all with a single goal of saving the planet. That was the scene at Earth Day 2009 at Opelika High School on Wednesday.
April 20, 2009
Area students participate in Week of the Young Child events
The balloons they released lifted the spirits of their pint-sized handlers. Pamela Dumas hopes they raise awareness of a community in the process.
April 16, 2009
Arboretum gets pervious concrete parking lot
It’s a concept in ‘green’ design that one group of Auburn University researchers really hope “sinks in.”
Finishing strong: Special Olympics event at OHS
Most of the champions could be found on the field of competition, but the real champion for Opelika resident Lou Barron is the cause that the Lee County Special Olympics represents.
April 13, 2009
Company: Economic downturn prompts closing of Opelika plant
After 46 years, the BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing plant in Opelika will close its doors for good.
April 10, 2009
Jeter garden to grow vegetables, neighborhood unity
Volunteers broke ground Friday for the greater Jeter community garden that many hope will not only grow vegetables, but community pride and neighborhood unity as well.
April 08, 2009
Auburn students celebrate Earth Day
What looked like a little more than a walk in the park, just might be the key to saving the planet.
Opelika Azalea and Dogwood Trail presents spring floral show
Signs of spring are finally here and with spring, the Azalea and Dogwood Trail in Opelika.
April 04, 2009
Lee County cattle farms more than nostalgia
Lawler Farm is one of only a handful of full-time beef cattle farms in Lee County. Long gone are the days when you could drive by cattle farm after cattle farm along U.S. Highway 280 East in Opelika and other areas of the county.
April 03, 2009
Eufaula Pilgrimage opening ceremonies
Several days of rain ended just in time for the 44th Annual Eufaula Pilgrimage. There was plenty of blue sky and sunshine for pilgrims and local residents attending today’s opening ceremony at Shorter Mansion.
March 31, 2009
Trial date set in Lockhart murder case
Just more than a year after his arrest, a trial date has been set in the capital murder case of Courtney L. Lockhart — a trial his attorney said could take two weeks.
March 30, 2009
Farm Transforming to Venue For Country Music Festival
An Opelika farm is transforming 300 hundred acres of pasture into a new venue for entertainment.
March 20, 2009
Defense asks jurors to show Lam Luong mercy
Luong’s attorneys say he was addicted to drugs and depressed when he threw his four kids off the Dauphin Island Bridge.
March 10, 2009
Ten dead in Geneva County shooting spree
A gunman who may have shot several people in Samson and possibly Geneva has been killed near Reliable Products outside Geneva. Geneva County District Attorney Kirke Adams said there are also at least four victims who were killed.
March 05, 2009
Lauren Burk: One Year Later
Today marks the one year anniversary of the violent murder of Auburn University freshman, Lauren Burk.
March 01, 2009
Video: Snow Sledders!
Many people took to the hills in Opelika for an afternoon of snow sledding! See some of the action here.
User Video: Driving in Opelika Snow
User video sent in of driving around in Opelika during the snow!
User Video: Dog playing in snow
Video of our dog Bailey playing in the snow this morning around 11:30am.
Video: Snow in Opelika!
Here’s some video of downtown Opelika covered in snow!
February 28, 2009
18-Wheeler Turns Over in Lee County
An 18-wheeler was part of the damage that occured when the tornado swept through this morning.
Salem church destroyed by tornado
WRBL News 3 spoke to the pastor of Salem Chapel Methodist Church about her reaction when she saw her church destroyed.
Wacoochee Junior High School Damage
Principal Rick Harris was on the site to see the damage that was done to his school.
Phenix City Teacher’s Roof Is Blown Off of Home
Teachers and neighbors gathered around this home to help remove debris from this home.
February 22, 2009
Online Special: Selena Daniels
Selena Daniels is a past recipient of the “Dream Achiever” Award
Online Special: Dr. J.W. Darden
Dr. J.W. Darden was the first African American physician in Opelika.
Online Special: Marion Sankey
Marion Sankey, is the Founder of the Dream Day Foundation’s MLK Observance Day Program
Online Special: Colonel Herbert E. Carter
The highly regarded Lieutenant Colonel is one of the remaining Original Tuskegee Airmen.
February 21, 2009
Langdale looks for a facelift
If city leaders get their wish, the Langdale Mill won’t house looms and thread spools anymore, but will instead be home to retail businesses, offices, a grocery store, banquet hall and artisan studios.
February 19, 2009
Severe Weather Caught on Cell Phone
Eye-witness storm video for Wednesday’s severe weather
February 18, 2009
Three area church fires being investigated
Two church fires in Chambers County are now being investigated as arson.
A statement from Chambers County Sheriff Sid Lockhart said the two fires are arson of “incendiary origin.” Fire completely destroyed Liberty CME Church and Union Hill CME Church, both in the Oak Bowery community, Saturday.
February 15, 2009
Online Special: Rosa Parks
Attorney Fred Gray shares his remarks about Tuskegee native and Civil Rights activist, Rosa Parks.
Online Special: George Washington Carver
Shirley Baxter, a Park Ranger at Tuskegee Institute Historic Site, walks us through Carver’s agricultural contributions to the South.
Online Special: Fred Gray
Fred Gray is a civil rights attorney in Tuskegee who represented historical figures in the civil rights movement
Online Special: Booker T. Washington
Shirley Baxter, a Park Ranger at Tuskegee Institute Historic Site, talks about some of Washington’s accomplishments.
February 14, 2009
Special Report: What’s up with West Pace
Big changes are coming to one of the gateways to Auburn.
February 08, 2009
Online Special: Dr. Tom Tippett
Dr. Tom Tippett is the Church of Opelika Minister.
Online Special: Reverend Clifford Jones
Reverend Clifford Jones is Pastor at Greater Peace Baptist Church
Online Special: Wanda Lewis
Wanda Lewis is President of Boys and Girls Club of Lee County
Online Special: The late Jane Walker
Wanda Lewis shares her thoughts about Mrs. Walker.
January 30, 2009
Video: President Jimmy Carter tells stories of childhood trips to Birmingham
A visit to the NBC 13 HD studios was a trip down memory lane for President Jimmy Carter.
January 29, 2009
Dog found in Beauregard reunited with owner in Georgia after missing 5 years
Almost five years after Ace disappeared from Dely’s Webster County, Ga., home in March 2004, the dog was found in the yard of AU Large Animal Clinic pharmacy technician Mechelle Golden’s house in Beauregard.
January 20, 2009
Tuskegee enjoys inauguration
Just feet from graves of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, 200 people watched the swearing-in of the first black U.S. president.
January 18, 2009
Peace gathering honors King, his works
Sunday, they arrived in ones and twos and were greeted with a hug. People passed around candles, touching the flame from one to another.
January 15, 2009
Five Chambers teens earn trip to inaugural
The reward for good behavior is usually a reward in itself. But for five Chambers County teens, it earned them a trip to Washington for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
January 10, 2009
Counterfeiting hurts us all
It’s green, it’s valuable and it’s hard to track. Counterfeit bills have been popping up throughout the region in the past few weeks, and law enforcement is working to track them down.
December 24, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 12
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 23, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 11
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 22, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 10
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 21, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 9
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 20, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 8
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 19, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 7
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 18, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 6
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 17, 2008
Motive still unclear
Assault of police officer under investigation
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 5
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 16, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 4
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 15, 2008
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 3
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 14, 2008
Home, home on the Plains
Gene Chizik deplaned at about 6 p.m. Sunday, walked toward a pom-pom-waving crowd of 200 or so fans and lifted his arms above his head.
VIDEO - 12 Days of Christmas: DAY 2
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 13, 2008
12 Days of Christmas: DAY 1
Local people talk about their favorite Christmas memories on video.
December 09, 2008
Marchers protest treatment of Tuberville
Shouts of “War Eagle” and “Bring Tubby Back” could be heard from police-escorted marchers as they walked from the Haley Concourse to the Auburn University president’s mansion.
VIDEO: AU Students Protest Tuberville Departure
Auburn University students showed their disapproval of Tommy Tuberville’s resignation Tuesday afternoon, holding a protest on campus.
December 07, 2008
Fredonia:Family, history ... and barbecue
Founded in 1840, Fredonia, was a “center for commerce” back in the day, according to resident Gurson Brown. There were saloons, stables, a blacksmith, two cotton gins, a brothel “and a church,” he proclaimed. Jack Cumbee, who’s family name is on the Old Fredonia (Cumbee) Store that stands abandoned on the corner of County Roads 222 and 267, said he read in the records that Fredonia had 17 stores in the 1850s.
But when the railroad bypassed the small town located northeast of LaFayette in Chambers County, and connected Five Points with Roanoke instead, Brown said things changed. Eventually, Fredonia was just another small town, the kind of place you can drive through and not even know it.
December 04, 2008
Auburn Christmas Parade draws crowds
Despite the dreary weather, onlookers lined the streets of downtown Auburn Thursday for the city’s annual Christmas Parade.
December 03, 2008
“Christmas Around the World” celebrated in Opelika
Floats of all sizes, school marching bands and even Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus weaved through the streets of downtown Opelika Wednesday in the annual Opelika Christmas Parade.
Tuberville resigns, will receive buyout
Tommy Tuberville resigned as Auburn’s coach Wednesday afternoon, but will still receive most of his $6 million buyout.
