Category Archives: Local News

A murder investigation is underway in Lee County after 54-year-old Ricky Brooks, a well-known East Alabama man, was found apparently strangled inside his Smiths Station home. 

March for Babies’ kickoff event was held Friday morning to share details about exciting new features and experiences that are in store for participants, as well as specifics about its upcoming event.

The mother of the four children who died following an Opelika mobile home fire is sharing her thoughts and expressing gratitude of the Auburn-Opelika community.

State Rep. Gerald Greene is recovering in Atlanta after he was shot in Columbus last week. Rep. Greene had a doctor’s appointment on Monday and he is expected to make a full recover, according to a trusted

Tiger Town’s Burgerfi in Opelika, AL will host a scholarship benefit to honor Craig Hensarling, who passed away Jan. 11 in a car accident. Hensarling was their beloved employee and a student at Auburn High School. 

A Lorain woman is charged with felonious assault for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in the butt with a steak knife. 

Courtney Upshaw knows a little about this Super Bowl stuff – after all he’s been here before. The former Eufaula High Tiger played a big part in the Baltimore Ravens’ win in Super Bowl 47, forcing a fumble

The GBI is investigating a LaGrange man’s death after he was arrested by the Troup County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Stewart Smith with the Troup County Sheriff says they were called to a home in the 700 block

Friends and family of Marquis Brown gathered for a memorial in his honor one year after his death. Investigators say he was attacked outside Outlaws Saloon during a brawl. 

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was discovered with ligature marks around his neck at a Smiths Station residence. The Lee County Coroner has identified the victim as 54-year-old Ricky Brooks.  On Tuesday,