62nd Annual Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo This Weekend
Most rodeos have horses and cattle, but for 62 years, folks in Opp have held their unique rattlesnake rodeo.
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Opp Man Killed in Crash Between Pickup Trucks
An Opp man has been killed in a crash involving two pickup trucks in Covington County.
Opp Man Dies after Crash that Involved Brundidge Man
Alabama State Troopers say an Opp man has died of injuries following a crash that also left a Brundidge man hurt.
Opp Man Killed in Coffee County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say an Opp man has been killed in a wreck in Coffee County.
Two Opp Men Killed in Crenshaw County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say two men from Opp have been killed in a single-vehicle crash.
Opp City Schools to Require Masks
Opp City Schools has announced that it will require face masks in all schools and all school system facilities starting Monday, Aug. 23. This will be in effect for all students, staff and visitors.
South Alabama Regional Airport to Add Air Medical Transport Service
The South Alabama Regional Airport Authority says it has approved a lease agreement with Medical Air Rescue Company, which plans to locate an air medical transport service at the airport in the next few months.
Two-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Pool in Opp
Opp police say a two-year-old boy has drowned in a swimming pool.
Body of Missing Andalusia Man Found South of Opp
City officials in Andalusia say the body of a 78-year-old Andalusia man missing since Wednesday has been found. The Covington County Sheriff’s Office notified the Andalusia Police Department at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday that the body of Billy Joe Jordan was discovered by people riding four-wheelers on private hunting land south of Opp. Investigators went to the scene and…
60th Annual Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo Features The Oak Ridge Boys
The 60th annual Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo is this weekend, featuring legendary country music group The Oak Ridge Boys and plenty of snakes. The rodeo had to be canceled last year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s events will feature snake demonstrations, snake handling, snake cooking, arts and crafts, rides and plenty of entertainment. It will be…
