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Family says they weren’t told their loved one was dead until they were sent his ashes
ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) – A Virginia family is wondering why they weren’t told their loved one was dead until his ashes came home. The family of 33-year-old Tori Thompson says it all started around this time last year when he died of a fentanyl overdose outside of a motel.
Auburn man accused of defrauding elderly person of over $200K
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - An Auburn man has been indicted on charges related to financial crimes against an elderly person, according to a joint statement by the Lee Country District Attorney’s Office and the Alabama Securities Commission. Officials said James Clayton Langford III, 50, turned himself in to...
DeWanna Bonner named WNBA All-Star for sixth time
AUBURN, Ala. – Connecticut Sun guard-forward and former Auburn great DeWanna Bonner was named a WNBA All-Star for the sixth time, the league announced Tuesday night. Bonner, in her 15th WNBA season, is averaging a team-best 16.2 points per game, along with 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals for the Sun. She has led Connecticut in scoring in 15 of 19 games, including six games with 20-plus points. Earlier this season, she moved into fifth all-time in scoring in WNBA history and topped the 7,000-point career mark on May 28.
Alex McPherson expected to play this season despite health issue
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze has shared an update regarding the injury status of an important piece to the Tigers’ roster. Alex McPherson, a sophomore kicker for the Tigers, has missed time this offseason due to a non-injury-related illness. Freeze shared McPherson’s status with Auburn alumni at an AMBUSH event in Alexander City this week, saying he expects McPherson to play this season. “(McPherson is) just battling a health issue,” Freeze said. “It’s taken a while, really, to get diagnosed. It has to do with his gastro-intestines. I think they’re on the path to being on the right track.” McPherson falls in line...
ISE instructor wins Outstanding Faculty Award
Dan O’Leary, an instructor for the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), was recently recognized with the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Outstanding Faculty Award. Nominated by the student chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), recent ISE graduate Matthew Harmon said O’Leary was...
Carr continues summer workouts with Wolverines: 'old Carver is gone'
G.W. Carver coach Bobby Carr said he saw “a lot more good than bad” as the Wolverines went through their first OTA of the summer at Trinity on Thursday. The first-year coach continues to work on team chemistry over the summer with former Carver players as well as those from Sidney Lanier, which closed down in May and merged its student population with Carver. The OTA, an NFL term for “organized team activities” prior to the official start of practice in August, was the first opportunity for the Wolverines to blend in work with the offensive line and a talented group of running backs after three earlier 7-on-7 tournaments.
Hall of Fame: Royals induct Auburn’s Bo Jackson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Entering atop a Corvette and taking a slow lap around the stadium where the legend he first fashioned at Auburn further grew, Bo Jackson received a standing ovation Saturday from Kansas City Royals fans, many wearing No. 16 jerseys. “When I see people wearing my...
Jason Campbell says Payton Thorne has 'all the ingredients he needs' to be successful this season
Payton Thorne experienced plenty of criticism during the 2023 season, his first on the Plains. The Michigan State transfer passed for 1,755 yards and 16 touchdowns while tossing 10 interceptions during his debut season, where he failed to reach 100 yards passing in five games. When evaluating his 2023 performance, a former Auburn quarterback feels that there was a reason for Thorne’s disappointing season.
City Resumes Horseback Riding Program
The City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation department recently announced that it is resuming its horseback riding program in partnership with Rockin’ K, LLC. This program is for participants from the Therapeutic Recreation Center and has been extended through the summer on Wednesdays. “This program offers not only recreational...
‘Perfection on the Plains’: A deeper look at the 2004 undefeated Auburn Tigers football team.
Auburn, Al – The 2004 season was a special one for the Auburn Tigers. Head Coach Tommy Tuberville led a group of players with veterans leaders like quarterback Jason Campbell and running backs Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams to an undefeated season. Despite beating everyone in their way the BCS system said that Auburn did […]
Cohen, Auburn looking for answers on NIL and college athletics moving forward
ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama–Since the moment NIL became a thing, it has been an ever-changing world in college athletics. At the end of May, the NCAA and Power 5 conferences agreed to a $2.8 billion dollar settlement that deals with past and future endorsement opportunities and as well anti-trust issues moving forward with college athletics. What that will eventually look like is anyone's guess, but for Auburn AD John Cohen is has only brought about more questions from his current coaches about the landscape of college sports and what they need to do to be successful moving forward.
Tales of the tape: My top RB, the next sure thing, potential breakout player
Every week, I take a look at Auburn-related film in some capacity. It is my job, but it is also my hobby and something I have done for a long time. Here is everything I learned over the past week both from a football and a recruiting standpoint. Why Ousmane Kromah is my top back Finding […] The post Tales of the tape: My top RB, the next sure thing, potential breakout player appeared first on On3.
Auburn manufacturer lays off 38 employees
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - An Auburn manufacturer recently downsized its workforce, attributing the move to fluctuations in production demand. Briggs & Stratton, located in Auburn Technology Park, said in a statement that 38 full-time hourly employees were impacted by the decision. “We are entering a slower demand period, producing less...
Montgomery mayor announces police chief search; public safety ordinances introduced
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed made it official at July’s first City Council meeting that the search for a permanent police chief is on. During his message to the council, Reed announced that he has hired a firm out of Texas to help make the decision that will reportedly take several months to make.
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