Opelika News

After President Obama, David G. Bronner may be the most powerful golf nut on the planet.

Kevin Lazenby, a 13-year-old from Opelika, kicked off the semifinals of the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee confidently spelling a word for headache: cephalalgia.

At approximately 3:37PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 a two vehicle accident on I65 north at University Boulevard resulted in the two fatalities.

Montgomery city officials are working with state officials on a study to determine whether it's feasible to create a passenger railroad line that would allow residents to travel on trains to Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile.

Thirteen-year-old Kevin Lazenby of Opelika, Ala., stepped to the microphone Wednesday morning at a convention center outside Washington and correctly spelled "witticism." The 278 participants won local and regional spelling bees to make the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has confirmed that a Taylor County girl has been removed from her adoptive parents after neighbors say she was forced to live in a chicken coop for months.

FBI lab tests on the skeletal remains of a child found Jan. 28 are offering a few more clues - including that the child was a malnourished little girl -- but the investigation continues to find her identity and her killer, authorities said today.

Police are investigating a shooting into an occupied dwelling after a resident reported hearing four gunshots outside of her home in the 1300 block of York Avenue at 11:30 a.m. on May 27, according to a report from the Police Department.

You better catch Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires while you can at venues like Green Bar and Egan's. TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- While the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Bama Theatre and other venues in town occasionally bring in marquee acts, the Druid City still serves as a ground where you must catch up-and-comers before it's too late.

A burglary was reported in the 300 block of Cherry Circle between 1:45 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, according to the Police Department.

The trees which lead to the deaths of two East Alabama teenagers has been cut down.

The trees which lead to the deaths of two East Alabama teenagers has been cut down.

Two Burglaries and theft of property were reported in the 100 block of Chester Avenue between 4:30 p.m. on May 21 and 6 a.m. on May 22, according to the police department.

OPELIKA, Alabama -- A burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Ward Place on May 20 between 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., according to the Opelika Police Department.

Several crimes were reported recently, according to the police department. Items taken include an iPad, merchandise from Target and truck audio equipment.

May 17, 2012 -- An Opelika High School sophomore has won the best of show award in the Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's 3rd Congressional District.

Gulf Shores, Alabama has long been known for its great golf courses and the Kiva Dunes course has just been awarded Alabama's # 1 public course in Golfweek magazine's 2012 America's Best Courses You Can Play.

The school year is coming to an end which means many schools will host "end of the year" events and parties, but these celebrations aren't just for the kids, they are also an easy way parents can get involved The school year is coming to an end which means many schools will host "end of the year" events and parties, but these celebrations aren't ... (more)

News Leader 9 has confirmed that as many as 20 students at a school in Phenix City could face criminal charges after a senior prank.

Alabama State Troopers said William Fausz, 32, was a passenger in a 1998 Nissan pickup truck, along with Cameron Norred, 24, and the driver, Allan Smallwood, 21, of Opelika.