Gov. Kay Ivey issues State of Emergency for severe weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of this weekend’s severe weather.
East Alabama
3 Lee County men indicted, charged under Criminal Enterprise Act
Three men in Lee County have been indicted for discharging a weapon into an occupied building or vehicle, with enhanced charges under Alabama’s Criminal Enterprise Act.
ACTION 8 CODE RED: New Tornado Watch until 3AM Sunday
CODE RED: A new Tornado Watch is in effect until 3AM Sunday morning.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: State prison officials say inmate who escaped in Alexander City area has been recaptured
The Alabama Department of Corrections is no longer looking for an escaped inmate in the Alexander City area.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Opelika police say missing man found safe
Opelika police say a missing man has been found safe.
Lee County inmate charged with murder in death of cellmate
An inmate at the Lee County Jail has been charged with murder in the death of his cellmate.
Opelika student in custody after bringing gun to school
Officials with the Opelika Police Department say around 3:00 p.m., a 16-year-old student was found in possession of the firearm.
Opelika High School names new athletic director
Craig Montel currently serves as Opelika Middle School’s athletic director, head 7th grade football coach, head baseball coach and PE teacher.
Man arrested in Lee County shooting
The shooting happened around 11:32 p.m. on February 25 in the 200 block of Lee Road 375 in the Valley community.
Alabama lawmakers pass bill to overhaul Veterans Affairs board
The bill passed the House 56-39 and now goes to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk for her signature.
