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Opelika, Alabama is located in Lee County. Zip codes in Opelika, AL include 36801, 36803, and 36804. More Opelika information.

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2 hrs ago | Golf World

On the 20th anniversary of the RTJ Trail, David G. Bronner on how and why it works

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

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17 hrs ago | Alabama Live

Alabama champion speller correctly spells 'cephalalgia' in the semifinals this morning

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.

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Wed May 30, 2012

ABC 33/40

Findings say remains found in Opelika were a malnourished girl

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

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WTVM

Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press

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.

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Merced Sun-Star

National Spelling Bee begins with 'witticism'

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.

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Tue May 29, 2012

WTVM

17 veterans assistance offices closing in Alabama

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.

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Alabama Live

FBI: Skeletal remains found in Opelika were from a malnourished girl, aged 4-7

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.

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Alabama Live

Shots fired into Opelika home Sunday morning, gun found outside

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.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Alabama Live

Rip-roaring Lee Bains & Glory Fires to rock Tuscaloosa

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.

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Alabama Live

Burglary, car break-in reported in Opelika

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.

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Thu May 24, 2012

WSFA-TV Montgomery

Opelika child hit by mini train, injured

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

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WTVM

Auburn woman dies in fall from balcony

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

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Wed May 23, 2012

Alabama Live

Thieves steal electrical wiring from two rental properties in Opelika

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.

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Mon May 21, 2012

Alabama Live

Game system and video games stolen during burglary in Opelika

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.

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Fri May 18, 2012

Alabama Live

iPad, audio equipment reported stolen in Opelika

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

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Thu May 17, 2012

Customer Interaction Solutions

Opelika sophomore named congressional art winner

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.

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Examiner.com

Kiva Dunes Golf Course to host the 96th AL Men's Amateur Championship in June

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.

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Wed May 16, 2012

WTVM

Bill about Confederate widows' tax named deadest

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)

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WTVM

Construction to begin soon on new Opelika high school

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.

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Tue May 15, 2012

Andalusia Star-News

Local man seriously injured in Opelika wreck

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.

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