Opelika-Auburn News

The Opelika-Auburn News is a daily newspaper based in Alabama that caters to the communities of Opelika, Auburn, and nearby areas. It started its journey in 1904 under the name Opelika Daily News. In 1968, Millard B. Grimes along with a group of investors acquired the paper, and it was renamed Opelika-Auburn News in 1969. The paper changed hands again in 1977. For a while, it was owned by the Thomson Corporation until 2000, when Media General took over. In the early 2000s, the News was part of a group of newspapers that sued Auburn University to expose financial misconduct by its trustees. In 2012, Media General sold its newspaper holdings, including the Opelika-Auburn News, to its current owner, Berkshire Hathaway.

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Veteran of the Year, new superintendent and other notable June honors in Lee County

23 hours ago | oanow.com | Brionna McCall

A celebration of success and firsts in the community filled the month of June. Lee County residents celebrated career milestones as they received high honors for their commitment to bettering the environment around them. EAMC President Laura Grill was named one of the “Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know” for 2025 by Becker’s Hospital Review. EAMC is also the third hospital in the state to perform robotic surgery with new equipment.
Man killed in collision with train in downtown Auburn, coroner says

1 day ago | oanow.com | Brionna McCall

A man died after his vehicle collided with a train in downtown Auburn early Thursday morning, according to Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton. Christian Smaw, 22, of Birmingham, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:25 a.m. after crashing with a CSX freight train, Sexton said. Smaw was the only person in the car, officials said. At 8:52 a.m., Auburn police reported that the train had been cleared from the tracks and Gay Street is closed as they investigate the scene.
Shelter Animals Music Therapy

2 days ago | oanow.com | Thomas Peipert

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Here's how the heat wave impacts Lee County and ways you can stay keep safe

2 days ago | oanow.com | Brionna McCall

As the summer draws near, a heat advisory has been issued for Lee County and the rest of Central Alabama, according to the National Weather Service's forecast office in Birmingham. The heat advisory will remain in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to NWS. The forecast shows afternoon temperatures between 94 and 98 degrees today and a heat index up to 109 degrees.
See public pools and splash pads in the Auburn-Opelika area

2 days ago | oanow.com | Brionna McCall

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Want to watch firework shows? Find 2025 July Fourth celebrations in Auburn-Opelika.

2 days ago | oanow.com | Brionna McCall

As Independence Day is coming around the corner, cities in the area will be celebrating with free firework shows. The Auburn-Opelika community can enjoy festivities next week, starting with Opelika’s Annual Freedom Celebration and ending with Phenix City’s Independence Day Celebration. These family-friendly celebrations will also have music, food, activities, and special appearances for your friends and family to enjoy as you wait for the fireworks show to begin.
Morris Chapel UMC in Opelika

3 days ago | oanow.com | Brionna McCall

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What to know about debate over protesters and ICE agents wearing masks amid immigration crackdowns

3 days ago | oanow.com | Christine Fernando

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump and his allies have repeatedly called for mask-wearing at protests to be banned and for protesters whose faces are covered to be arrested, with the most recent push following demonstrations in Los Angeles over immigration raids.
Want to go for a swim? Find public pools and splash pads in the Auburn-Opelika area.

4 days ago | oanow.com | Brionna McCall

It’s officially summer, and if you’re looking for places in the area to cool off and have some water fun, Auburn and Opelika have public pools and splash pads you can enjoy. Opelika has an indoor and outdoor pool at its aquatics center and has a public pool at the Covington Recreation Center. Auburn has its Lake Wilmore Park pool and Samford pool located behind East Samford pool. Other than recreational swimming, facilities such as the Sportsplex offer swim lessons and water aerobics.
AWFC votes to formally close two United Methodist churches in Lee County

4 days ago | oanow.com | Brionna McCall

Two United Methodist churches in Lee County were put on a closure list with 25 other churches following the recent annual conference of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. In a conference held from June 8 to 10, members with the group voted to formally close 27 churches across the region, said Mary Catherine, director of communications and conference secretary for AWFUMC.