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Opp, Covington County arrests October 11-17
The following reports were made by the Opp Police Department and the Covington County Jail. Any individual of an arrest is not intended to imply that the individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are assumed to be innocent until found guilty. October 12 6:44 PM Officers arrested Brittney Diane Marcello, 34, for…
Read MoreTracy Denise King wanted by the 22nd Judicial Drug Task Force
Tracy Denise King is wanted for Conspiracy to Traffick Methamphetamine. An active warrant has been issued for the arrest of King. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of King, please immediately call Police or CrimeStoppers using their 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download their P3-tips app. Make sure you…
Read MoreGCEMA to host community meeting to discuss storm shelter grant funding program
The Geneva County EMA will be holding a community information meeting at 6:00pm on November 1st to provide information to anyone in the community who would like to apply for the limited storm shelter grant funding. This program is a great way to build a storm shelter on your property and have up to 75…
Read MoreOpp Police Department, Covington County Jail arrests Oct 4- Oct 12
The following reports were made by the Opp Police Department. Unless otherwise indicated, the individuals were taken to Covington County Jail for incarceration. Any individual of an arrest is not intended to imply that the individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are assumed to be innocent until found guilty. October 06 5:07…
Read MoreNo one does it better – Homecoming in Geneva
Homecoming is truly something special in Geneva, Alabama. It’s been this way since the “new school” opened in 1949, since the first Homecoming Queen, Joyce Beasley Penuel, was crowned by the class of ’49 Class President Fred Lacy, (both now age 90) Mrs. Penuel later served many years as Mulkey Elementary School Librarian. The Panthers…
Read MoreOpp, Covington County arrests for the week of Sept. 20-26
The following reports were made by the Opp Police Department. Unless otherwise indicated, the individuals were taken to Covington County Jail for incarceration. Any individual of an arrest is not intended to imply that the individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are assumed to be innocent until found guilty. September 20 11:34…
Read MoreDREAM FLIGHT honoring WWII, Vietnam Veteran to take place Wednesday
Decorated military veteran Richard Warnick will be honored with DREAM FLIGHT in a Boeing PT-17 Stearman Wednesday, September 22, at 12:00 PM at the South Alabama Regional Airport. This date is rescheduled from last week when weather was an issue. The flight will take place at the main airport terminal located at 21861 Bill Benton…
Read MoreOpp Chamber hosting 2021 Christmas Village
The Opp Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2021 Opp Christmas Village for the city and community. They would like to invite you, your business, club, or organization to participate in this event by creating and setting up a lighted Christmas display. The village will once again be located at Benton Park in Opp. This…
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