Sunday, May 3, 2026

Tennessee man arrested for solicitation of child, dissemination of child sexual abuse material, Auburn police assist
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — One man has been arrested on charges of electronic solicitation of a child and three counts of dissemination of child sexual abuse material, according to the Auburn Police Department. Auburn Police Department, along with the assistance of the Tennessee Highway Patrol Special Investigations Bureau, arrested 37-year-old, Charles Levi Weaver of Sequatchie, [...]
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Opelika Police Department highlights local safety efforts
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — The Opelika Police Department took to its social media on Wednesday to remind community members of ongoing initiatives designed to keep people safe. The department offers a variety of programs from youth crisis prevention to exploratory programs and everything in between. Below are some of the free programs that were highlighted [...]
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Hanwha Defense USA to develop weapons testing facility in Opelika
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — Hanwha Defense USA, a subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace that provides advanced land systems and sea combat systems to the U.S. military, announced on Thursday that it will establish a site in Opelika, creating 40 new jobs. City of Opelika officials say Hanwha Defense USA signed a three-year lease as part of [...]
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Rain Ending Early, Rest of the Weekend Nice & Cool!
THIS WEEKND:Saturday is starting our quite wet, but the day will nice, dry and cool! By 11am, the rain should be wrapping up and clouds will be on the decrease through early afternoon. Highs today will be near 70°. By time sunset rolls around, we'll be under lots of sunshine with temps falling into the [...]
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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Opelika Fire begins hydrant maintenance program; residents may notice temporary water issues
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — The City of Opelika announced that the city's fire department will begin its annual fire hydrant maintenance throughout May. According to a city news release, the Opelika Fire Department's work will continue over the span of two months. The work will include painting, flow testing and routine maintenance. Opelika residents are [...]
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