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Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail in Lee County Monday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:16 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Lee County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). "At 4:16 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Auburn, moving east...
74 years later, Opelika man still waiting for father’s remains to be returned from North Korea
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — As people prepare for the long Memorial Day weekend, this holiday of remembrance for the fallen is a difficult one for an Opelika man. This is 74-year story of service, the ultimate sacrifice and a lifetime of waiting. Steve Penland was nine months old when his father Sgt. First Class Raymond […]
AU Memorial Day Honors D-Day’s 80th Anniversary, Auburn Gold Star Family
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Auburn University’s Veterans Resource Center hosted a special Memorial Day ceremony Friday on Cater Lawn. This year’s ceremony marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. 2,501 flags covered Cater Lawn to represent each American servicemember who died on D-Day. The ceremony featured a series of honors […]
Alabamians Indicted in Tuskegee University Embezzlement Scandal | AL News
(Alabama)- On May 13, 2024, a grand jury in Alabama issued indictments against ten individuals for their alleged participation in embezzling funds from Tuskegee University via a federal program.
Tuskegee University Alumni Marilyn Mosby's Request Before Her May Sentencing Day in Court
(Alabama)- Tuskegee University is one of many historically black universities located in Alabama. Well-known individuals such as Lionel Richie, Keenan Wayans, Betty Shabazz, and Al Green are only a few to name, according to Edu Rank.
Live at Midday: Distinguished Young Women of Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — A new Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Lee County will be named in late June. The scholarship program awards “women who are rising seniors in high school scholarships in the areas of scholastics, interview, self-expression, talent, and fitness,” according to DYW. Seventeen participants will be at the Opelika Performing Arts […]
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