Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
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🏘️ Community
Auburn Parks and Recreation celebrated artistic talents of those with cognitive impairments at their Therapeutic Club Gallery Night, showcasing diverse artworks and promoting inclusive community programs.
Lee County Youth Development Center celebrated its employees and awarded Night Monitor Dakeius Kindell with the 2023 Cecil D.
Moreman Award for his dedication.
Publix Super Market Charities donated $40,000 to Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity, continuing an eight-year partnership supporting local affordable housing projects.
Worthy2 aims to aid sex trafficking victims in Alabama recover and reintegrate by offering safe spaces for detox and healing, expanding its reach with new locations such as Lily's Hope.
The Lee County Association of Realtors (LCAR) donated gifts to children at the Lee County Youth Development Center for the holidays, highlighting their ongoing commitment to community involvement.
The 2025 Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Challenge, a fundraising 26.3-mile hike in Talladega National Forest, seeks participants to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses, with a goal of raising $1 million.
🚨 Crime
Opelika Police are investigating human skeletal remains found in a wooded area on Northpark Drive; ongoing investigation seeks public's assistance.
🏥 Health
A study reveals Alabama's Medicaid now partially covers GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy, for obesity treatment, marking significant spending and coverage expansion.
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Sarah J. Maas Trivia Challenge
Fans of Sarah J. Maas can test their knowledge of her popular series at a trivia night hosted by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers.
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