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.
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Alabama House candidate arrested on arson charges
Terrence Johnson's chances to win an Alabama House seat have gone up in flames.
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.
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Opelika is uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of AI adoption thanks to the cutting-edge research happening at Auburn University.
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.
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Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant
The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area.
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.
Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine
Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings.
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.
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 a truly epic battle with COVID-19. Price is now out of the hospital and getting rehab at a facility in Valley, Alabama, and may get to return home soon. “Happy Birthday … Continued