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Manhunt for shooting suspect underway in Opelika
A large police presence, involving Opelika Police Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office, is underway in the city of Opelika. The presence is due to a manhunt for a subject wanted for a felony offense of shooting into. The search was launched near Walmart on Pepperell Parkway. Shortly thereafter,...
Man, 67, wounded after apparent lightning strike in Smiths Station
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - An apparent lightning strike left one person injured Saturday afternoon in Smiths Station. According to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, first responders were called to the incident at the Lee County Flea Market, located off Lee Road 379, around 1 p.m. The victim, a 67-year-old...
Auburn running back, Brian Battie, takes first steps with cane, months after being shot in head: report
Auburn's running back, Brian Battie, is taking a big step in his recovery process after he was nearly killed two months ago, according to an update from Auburn's news outlet.
Auburn Public Safety prepares to celebrate 41st annual National Night Out
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM)—Auburn residents, community members, and stakeholders are invited to the annual National Night Out event on Aug. 6. Auburn Public Safety and the City of Auburn will celebrate this event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Duck Samford Stadium to promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity.
Michigan Lake Claims Life of 20-Year-Old Detroit Resident
Detroit, MI – A 20-year-old Detroit man drowned Saturday morning while swimming in Taylor Lake in Rose Township. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Marsalis Quintin Carter, who listed residences in Detroit and Tuskegee, Ala., jumped off the side of a pontoon boat into the private lake and did not resurface. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team was dispatched to the scene at 11:07 a.m.
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