What s happening throughout our nation, what can we do to be proactive to try to prevent these things from happening in our city," Opelika Police Chief Shane Healey said.
With gun violence on the rise nationally, Opelika’s Samford Community Outreach Group hosts the 8th annual Take a Stand Against Violence event on August 5 to spread awareness about the issue as well as other forms of violence. Women affected by violence including Sherry Wiggins, Nakia Grimmett and Shamekia Wimbley plan to share their stories.
Samford Community Outreach Group schedules take a stand against violence event August 5 with the theme "Keep Love and Unity." The event will include a moment to remember those affected by violence including Amore Wiggins.