News

Palin quitting as governor

Associated Press

Sarah Palin

Palin quitting as governor

WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down — throwing into question whether she would seek a run for...

» Full Story
» More

Other Headlines

Advertisement

Advertisement

Weather

Hurricane Center

Get the latest information on the 2009 Hurricane Season » More

Lifestyles

Milestones

Looking for a birth announcement? Want to submit your wedding or engagement? » More

Interactive

Slideshows

Check out different slideshows created by the Opelika-Auburn News! » More

Interactive

Social Networking

Check out our blogs, Follow us on Twitter, and become our friend on MySpace! » More

For Kids

Cub Reporter

A weekly in print and online publication that offers young writers and thinkers the opportunity to see themselves in print! » More

Health News

H1N1 Flu

What is Swine Influenza? Visit our special section for news and updates on swine flu. » More

SNAP

Photo Galleries

Share travel, weather, school and sports photos – even pictures of your pet! » More

AUBURN SPORTS

Fourth and Blog

Get the latest on Auburn Sports with Andrew Gribble! » More

Entertainment

Sticks Festival

Check out our Sticks page! We will have live Twitter updates, pictures, videos, and more! » More

Advertisement

Online Poll



Lowest Gas Prices in Your Area (click below)

Opelika, AL

Auburn, AL

Columbus, GA

Top 10 Fuel Saving Tips

National Gas Price Averages


Local News

Alabama’s new fishing pier opens July 23

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — One of the Alabama’s attractions that was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 is finally getting back in business. State Conservation Commissioner Barnett Lawley say the new fishing pier at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores will open July 23. Gov. Bob Riley is scheduled to cut the ribbon at 9 a.m.

2 Birmingham supervisors suspended in beating case

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police Chief A.C. Roper says two Birmingham police supervisors have been suspended in connection with the 2008 police beating of an already-unconscious suspect that was captured on videotape.

Montgomery Zoo: Alabama elephant deaths not related to breeding

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Montgomery Zoo veterinarian says the final necropsy reports show the deaths of a 23-year-old African elephant and her 1-month-old calf were not related to breeding elephants in zoos, a conclusion that critics dispute.

>>> More

Local Sports

DIXIE YOUTH: Smiths Station wins sub-district title

VALLEY — The third time was a charm for Smiths Station in more ways than one in the Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) All-Star District 10 Sub-District 3 finals Thursday.

DIXIE YOUTH: Arnold leads Opelika National to Sub-District title

Forget the three batters he just walked in the final inning, Doss Arnold wasn’t coming off the mound.

DIXIE YOUTH: Auburn Blue stays alive

VALLEY — Needing a win against Smiths Station to force another game, Auburn Blue came out swinging in the first inning Wednesday at the Valley Sportsplex.

>>> More

Advertisement

Advertisement

IYP and SEO vendors: SEO by eLocalListing | Advertiser profiles