Opelika

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.

April 7, 2026

Alabama House candidate arrested on arson charges

Terrence Johnson's chances to win an Alabama House seat have gone up in flames.

February 26, 2026

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.

November 12, 2025

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.

March 4, 2025

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.

March 17, 2022

Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant

The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area.

August 18, 2021

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.

May 6, 2021

Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine

Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings.

March 15, 2021

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.

December 18, 2020

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

August 25, 2020