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Forever a Wildcat: Springwood Seniors graduate
As over 40 students gathered in the Boswell gymnasium, they said goodbye to their home of Springwood School during the 2024 class graduation ceremony. For many of the students, Springwood had been their home for the last 12 years. After the processional, John Fuller from Chattahoochee Valley Educational Foundation Board of Trustees gave the opening […] The post Forever a Wildcat: Springwood Seniors graduate appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Auburn sixth-grade student wins national TV cooking competition
A sixth-grade student from Auburn has won this season’s title on TV’s “MasterChef Junior.”. Bryson McGlynn took home the trophy and $100,000 in the Season 9 finale that aired Monday night on Fox. Bryson, also known as “cheese curd,” is a student at Fox Run School in...
Valley Council sells Fob James Drive property for over $500,000
VALLEY — The Valley City Council on Monday held a second reading and approved an ordinance to sell a 12.3-acre site off Fob James Drive to Willow Capital Partners, LLC for $583,665. The property is located next to Valley Collision and would appear to be a prime site for future development. Willow Capital Partners, LLC […] The post Valley Council sells Fob James Drive property for over $500,000 appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Sephora opens inside Opelika Kohl’s
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Kohl’s store now includes a small-format Sephora location, offering a diverse selection of beauty care products. A grand opening celebration was held Friday at the store in the Tiger Town shopping center. The new space caters to various needs in makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance.
Arrington takes the mayor seat
With the official results in, Jim Arrington is confirmed as the new mayor of LaGrange. In his second time running in as many years, Jim Arrington has won the seat for mayor with 2501 or 69.7% of the votes. “I’m ecstatic,” Arrington said. “The results have been dragging in. So there’s just kind of been […] The post Arrington takes the mayor seat appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
HUNT COLUMN: Prayer Warriors vs. Keyboard Warriors
There’s been a whole lot of praying in our community the last few days – more than usual I would guess. Last Thursday, two different accidents caused injuries, some critical, to several of our high school seniors. I’ve just received word that the parents of one had to make the crushing decision to let her […] The post HUNT COLUMN: Prayer Warriors vs. Keyboard Warriors appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Public Notices | May 23, 2024
Construction of a Multi-Use Trail Along the Banks of Pepperell Branch ADECA RTP Project 22-RT-54-03 Form of Advertisement for Completion Legal Notice for Bid# 23031. In accordance with Chapter I, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Robinson Paving Company Inc, Contractor, has completed the Contract for The Construction of a Multi-Use Trail Along the Banks of Pepperell Branch, for the City of Opelika/ADECA, owner, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Jeffrey Robinson, 5425 Schatulga Rd Columbus, GA 31907, in writing.
UPDATE: East Vernon polling place moved to Grace Baptist due to wreck
Voters assigned to the East Vernon polling location, which has been closed due to a wreck, can now vote a Grace Baptist Church at 3731 West Point Road. The polls will be open until 9 p.m. due to the voting time that was lost at East Vernon. In an emergency move due to a crashed […] The post UPDATE: East Vernon polling place moved to Grace Baptist due to wreck appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Chambers County School District introduces new Valley High Principal
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – The Chambers County School District announced on Tuesday through a press release that a new principal for Valley High School (VHS) was chosen. Meet Troy Kelley. The school district said Kelley is coming to Valley High from his current role as a principal for Inspire Academy in LaFayette, Alabama. Kelley […]
Davis and Scott headed to runoff
The race for the District 3 Troup County Board of Commissioners seat is headed to a runoff after none of the candidates received the required 50 percent majority of the votes. Incumbent Commissioner Lewis Davis lead vote totals at 1066 (45.09%) falling short of the majority threshold. Coming in second was Rex Scott with 582 […] The post Davis and Scott headed to runoff appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
West Point Dam to undergo maintenance in the fall
WEST POINT, Ga. (WRBL) — Spillway Gates 5 and 6 of the West Point Dam are set to undergo maintenance in the fall of 2024. The maintenance is scheduled to take place from Oct. 1 to Jan 15, 2025. Regular operations will continue through July and then in August, officials will begin a drawdown to […]
LaGrange Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at 1401 Hamilton Street
At 3:30pm on May 20, 2024, the LaGrange Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a structure fire at 1401 Hamilton Street with an initial report of a bed on fire inside the residence. LaGrange Fire Department, along with Troup County Fire Department, arrived on the scene to find heavy smoke with visible flames. Engine […] The post LaGrange Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at 1401 Hamilton Street appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Opelika City Council recognizes citizen
OPELIKA — Persistence — the character trait that Parker Hamilton of Ward 5 is known for. Hamilton was recognized by Ward 5 Council Member Todd Rauch, the Opelika City Council and Mayor Gary Fuller during Tuesday night’s meeting as the Opelika Character Council’s Citizen of Excellent Character.
Enfinger ready to showcase talent on the big stage
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s not often a player from eight-man football gets the opportunity to play at the next level, but when you have talent like Easton Enfinger of Sherwood Christian you are the exception. Enfinger will take his talents to LaGrange College. One of the most productive...
Kinetic Credit Union Golden Apple Award Winner: Kylisha Poe
This week’s Kinetic Credit Union Golden Apple Award winner is Kylisha Poe, a pre-kindergarten teacher from Hillcrest Elementary School in LaGrange. A Columbus State University graduate, Poe has been teaching for 10 years. Poe was nominated by a parent who wrote, “She took great care of my son for his first year of school. She loves big and pours her heart into her students.”
UPDATE: Pool opening delayed to June 8 Opelika SportsPlex to open new pool, splash pad
OPELIKA — The Opelika SportsPlex & Aquatics Center will open its new outdoor aquatic facility to the public on Tuesday, May 28 at 9 a.m. [UPDATED TO JUNE 8]. The grand opening will be marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. The SportsPlex is located at 1001 SportsPlex Parkway in Opelika.
A KIWANIS MATRIMONY: Couple ties knot at Kiwanis Club
Two members of the LaGrange Kiwanis Club were married in a ceremony during the club’s normal weekly meeting on Thursday at Highland Country Club. Club President Eric Davenport and Tasha Hubbard gave their wedding vows in front of their fellow Kiwanis during their regular weekly lunch meeting. For Davenport, having the ceremony at the club […] The post A KIWANIS MATRIMONY: Couple ties knot at Kiwanis Club appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Alter Call | May 23, 2024
OPINION — Rejection is painful. Wrapped in cruelty, it can wound and even destroy relationships. Affirmation, on the other hand, strengthens relationships. In a world so broken by violence and rejection, affirmation wrapped in love becomes a welcome pathway to a joyful life. In her book, Balcony People, Joyce...
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