Rise to the Moment of Truth Friday, June 19, 2026

Tag: OPELIKA

PRISON BARS BY Max Kleinen 2 Alabama News
Opelika woman posted images of teen online, sold her for sex

An Opelika woman was sentenced to 11 years behind bars in a commercial sex trafficking scheme that involved a minor.

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Opelika warns of email scam appearing to come from Planning Commission

The City of Opelika is warning citizens of an email scam after receiving numerous reports.

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Opelika to keep outgoing Mayor Gary Fuller on as unpaid consultant

The city of Opelika will keep Mayor Gary Fuller around as an unpaid consultant after his term in office ends in November. 

GRADY BARNES Alabama News
Lee County DA’s office accuses former Opelika mayoral candidate of perjury, lying about residence

A former Opelika mayoral candidate is facing a second-degree perjury charge for lying on his campaign application, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office claimed.

9/11 traveling exhibit Alabama News
Traveling 9/11 exhibit to make first-ever Alabama stop in Opelika September 11-16

The state of Alabama has the honor of hosting the traveling exhibit remembering the 9/11 attack Sept. 11-16 in Opelika.

Bottling Plant Event Center Alabama News
Downtown Opelika’s Bottling Plant Event Center sold; Venue to continue under new ownership

The re-born bottling plant in Opelika has been sold but will continue to operate as an event venue.

Erin Roelmer Ramos-Perez Alabama News
Opelika illegal immigrant arrested on rape charges for alleged assault of someone ‘physically helpless or mentally incapacitated’

A Lee County man is currently being held on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hold after being charged with first-degree rape for allegedly assaulting woman who was “incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated.”

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Opelika teacher accused of years-long sexual relationship with 12 y/o student eight years ago

An Opelika teacher has been arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student, which allegedly occurred eight years ago.

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Eddie Smith ‘100% still running’ for Opelika mayor despite cancer diagnosis

Eddie Smith is still running to be the next mayor of Opelika despite a recent cancer diagnosis. 

OPELIKA ALEA Alabama News
Student among two dead in special needs bus crash

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a fatal crash involving a special needs bus in Lee County.

Opelika High School Alabama News
14-year-old Montgomery juvenile charged with terroristic threat that put Opelika High School on lockdown

A 14-year-old Montgomery juvenile has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat against Opelika High School after the campus was locked down while police cleared the area on Tuesday.

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Opelika High School on lockdown after 'possible external threat'; Students, faculty safe

The Opelika High School is still on lockdown over an hour after law enforcement responded to the school after the School Resource Officer called the police over a “possible external threat.”

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ICE: Man arrested for reckless murder in Opelika is illegal alien from Guatemala

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed a Guatemalan arrested for reckless murder of a Columbus, Ga. surgeon on Monday is an illegal alien.

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National winner of 'MasterChef Junior' is 11-year-old from Opelika

12-year-old Opelika boy Bryson McGlynn won "MasterChef Junior." He wins $100,000 and the start of a culinary career.

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‘We’re having a good time’: Alabama-born comedian Dusty Slay climbs his way up the national comedy scene

Opelika native Dusty Slay once lived in a trailer park and worked at Western Sizzlin. Now, he tells jokes for a living.

Anessa Kent Alabama News
Opelika author's debut novel features Alabama charm and Southern style

Opelika native, former real estate agent and Dothan elementary Spanish teacher Anessa Sewell Kent is about to release her debut novel, “The Bitter and the Sweet,” a Character-driven historical fiction drama set in 20th-century Alabama.

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Alabama laughs: Meet soldier, stutterer and comedian Jody Fuller

Opelika native, Auburn Tiger fan and lifelong stutterer Jody Fuller has not only written multiple books and served four tours in the military, but he makes people laugh too.