Opp News

Update: Family Member Turns In Opp Shooting Suspect

Photo from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Opp police say a man they had sought in connection to a shooting is now in custody. According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, a family member turned in 18-year-old Jacob Charles Lee of Opp this afternoon. He was turned into the Covington County Sheriff’s office. Police say just before 8 o’clock last night, they responded to…

School System Criticized for Prayer at Graduation, Baccalaureate Program on Campus

A baccalaureate program and commencement ceremony in Opp are being brought into question.  The Freedom from Religion Foundation says the recent baccalaureate ceremony at Opp High School is illegal and that there should not have been a prayer at the school’s graduation. The Freedom from Religion Foundation sent a letter to the school telling them to change their polices, while…