After a law enforcement career that has spanned 46 years, 22 of which heâs spent as Opelikaâs chief of police, Thomas Mangham officially ended his run at Chief of Police in Opelika today with a retirement ceremony at the police station. Â His replacement has not yet been picked. Â (Picture Credit: Woody Ross via Facebook)
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 28, 2013. View the original page.
I thought I would revisit the Drought Map for the area this week and see if all this rain has done any good. Well it has. We’ve gone from Moderate Drought condistions to Abnormally Dry. Â And with more rain on the way, it can only get better! Â Top Map This Week, Bottom Map Last Week.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 28, 2013. View the original page.
Duck Dynasty returns to the TV tonight. Here’s a show that is grounded on Family Values. And That pretty much says it all. Besides, any family that wears that much Camo is pretty cool in  my book! 
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 27, 2013. View the original page.
One month after celebrating its runner-up finish in the Rolex 24 at Daytona,  APR Motorsport is heading to GRAND-AMâs first visit to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas with the driving duo of Matt Bell and Ian Baas in the no. 52 APR Audi R8. Joining both of them is APR Motorsportâs newest partner, Audi South Austin. Bell joined APR for the first time at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, finishing 12 in the no. 51 APR Audi R8. As an… Read More
John Flynn returns to Sundilla, new CD in hand⌠and hopefully no bad weather anywhere around. (We have to say that whenever John is scheduled, ever since the show we had to cancel for two reasons: he was stranded in Delaware by a fierce winter storm, while at the same time Auburn was buried under several inches of snow and ice. That was one big winter storm! And, remembering it makes us appreciate it when… Read More
On Saturday, March 2nd volunteers from Keep Opelika Beautiful will be picking up litter in various areas throughout Opelika. The cleanup begins at 8:30am and ends by 11am. All volunteers are given supplies and lunch provided by the Exchange Club. Volunteers are encouraged to pick up litter in front of a home or business. For more information contact Tipi Miller at kob@opelika.com or 749-4970. From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News… Read More
It seems that it’s only fitting to show the radar tonight and what it’s about to do the area considered moderate drought in the state of Alabama. That little “+” in the upper right is Opelika!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 25, 2013. View the original page.
Really? After all this rain, I would have thought it would have been different. Let’s come back and check this in another day or so after the drenchingwe’re going to get thisii evening. (Source: Click Here!)
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 25, 2013. View the original page.
It was good to having racing back in my life this weekend. Unfortunate accident on Saturday for the Nationwide race  left 28 fans injured, but all are recovering. I think that’s the dangers of sitting at the end of Turn Four in the lower seats. Something bad may happen and who knows.  Jimmie Johnson pulls off the win and Danica held on to a Top 10 Finish. Mark Martin, grabbed at Three Spot and Dale… Read More
Got to love our troops!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 22, 2013. View the original page.
Some cool stuff we’re doing at my real job! TORONTO, ONTARIO â BroadView Software has added new capabilities to its programming toolset. Working in tandem with analytics software company Lake 5 Media, BroadView can help programmers match programs to audiences, leveraging maximum value for investments in content. This module integrates ratings information provided by Lake 5 with BroadViewâs module, enabling programming staff to schedule with more relevant information. âThis new functionality adds enormous value,â said… Read More
