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O-line ‘pretty set’ going into camp
AUBURN | Auburn returns three of five starters on the offensive line but the projected starters for this season have combined for 52 college starts. Of the 16 scholarship linemen on AU’s current roster, only three remain from when Hugh Freeze took over the program 20 months ago. “Offensive line is pretty set, just need those young kids to provide more depth,” said Freeze. The starting lineup coming out of spring included senior Percy Lewis, a Mississippi State transfer, at left tackle, senior Dillon Wade at left guard, sophomore Connor Lew at center, junior Jeremiah Wright at right guard and...
WGTC Foundation’s Annual Black Tie & Boots goes Platinum in 2024
The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced Platinum Southeast Premier Dance Band as its musical act for the 22nd annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser. The event will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at West Georgia Technical College’s Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. The Platinum Southeast...
LaFayette council speeds up move-in process for new city hall
LaFayette’s city employees may soon be moving into their new city hall after the City Council made a motion to move forward with the ADA-compliance upgrades at the Monday council meeting. The new city hall, located on South LaFayette Street in what was the old bank building, has been a frequent discussion at the council […] The post LaFayette council speeds up move-in process for new city hall appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Solicitor’s Office donates to local non-profits
The State Court Solicitor’s office recently donated items received from the State Court Pre-Trial Diversion program to local non- profit centers. The diversion program gives low-level offenders, first time offenders, or offenders whose victims may be more damaged by a criminal sentence the opportunity to resolve their case without developing a criminal record. The offenders […] The post Solicitor’s Office donates to local non-profits appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery
When life gives you lemons, you start a lemonade stand. Mary Joy’s Lemonade stands will be spread around the Southeast on Saturday, July 27. The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation will be putting on four lemonade stands to raise funds for Hadilee Arnold’s recovery. Moosman, the namesake of the foundation, and Arnold were two of the […] The post Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Auburn Tigers News: Payton Thorne on coaches' support, Hugh Freeze on D-line depth
In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, Payton Thorne talks about the level of support he has received from the Auburn football coaching staff and Hugh Freeze talks depth on the defensive line. After the Music City Bowl last December, it was clear that Auburn football fans were clamoring for...
Ranking 10 greatest Auburn football players of all time
The Auburn Tigers football program is one of the most storied in college football, known for its rich history of success, including numerous conference championships, national titles, and a tradition of producing some of the greatest players in the sport. Before Auburn football kicks off for the 2024 season, we...
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 10
As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2024 season. A few notes to set the table: These rankings are based on a player's previous contributions to the team, as well as his assumed impact in 2024 — how important he is expected to be to Auburn's success in both production and the win-loss column. It is not simply Auburn's best players in descending order. If a freshman is included on the list, his positioning is obviously a projection of his talent and significance to his respective position group.
Jalen Milroe recalls everything that went into Alabama’s ‘Prayer in Jordan-Hare’ fourth-and-31 play
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe etched himself into the history of the Iron Bowl with his prayer fourth-and-31 play that ended in the go-ahead touchdown to take the lead over the Auburn Tigers. In an appearance on Get Up, Milroe recalled that play, explaining everything that went into it, including practicing for it and […] The post Jalen Milroe recalls everything that went into Alabama’s ‘Prayer in Jordan-Hare’ fourth-and-31 play appeared first on On3.
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'BURGERS & BADGES GRILL OFF'
Opelika's police and fire departments will go head-to-head in a grill-off Municipal Park on Saturday, Aug. 17 to raise money for the United Way of Lee County. Formally Known as "Summer in The Park," and "Burgers for Bubba," the "Burgers & Badges Grill Off " will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Municipal Park.
Social media reacts to SEC Unfiltered's Auburn 2024 season prediction
There is just over one month until the college football season kicks off, and many experts across the nation are occupying their time by predicting the final win-loss records of SEC teams (as well as playing EA Sports College Football 25). Auburn football was projected to finish No. 10 in...
A life-changing box
Several years ago, while working in LaGrange, Georgia, the newspaper covered a horrific story. A cooler was found on the side of road, and a dead newborn was inside, leading to a 14-month investigation. A 19-year-old woman was eventually arrested and charged with murder.
AACT to kick off season with 'Beauty and the Beast'
For local theater, music and Disney fans, the Auburn Area Community Theatre is revving up for another year and will kick off its season with a musical rendition of Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" from August 8-18 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. This musical, along with four other productions throughout the next year, will mark the AACT’s 20th anniversary.
Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for July 25
Read through the obituaries published today in Opelika-Auburn News.
How a new rule may change how fast Auburn football's offense moves under Hugh Freeze
For the first time in Hugh Freeze's career as a Division I coach, he'll have the option to speak directly to his quarterback before each play. Auburn football, along with every other FBS program, will have the choice of using helmet communication in 2024. It's a new rule that was officially adopted in April, approved by the NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel to try and curb the stealing of signals. The change comes on the heels of Michigan's sign-stealing scandal that resulted in Jim Harbaugh getting suspended for three games last season.
2024 SEC Football Team Previews: Hugh Freeze embraces underdog mentality at Auburn
DALLAS — Hugh Freeze embraces the underdog persona. The second-year Auburn coach, who has bounced back into the SEC limelight after his self-created downfall at Ole Miss seven years ago, wants his players to have that same mentality. In Freeze’s debut season, the Tigers put a big scare into...
Big Cat Commit Watch: Auburn could add to its 2025, 2026 classes this weekend
Dozens of top recruits from the 2025, 2026 and some from the 2027 classes will be in Auburn on Saturday for Big Cat. The post Big Cat Commit Watch: Auburn could add to its 2025, 2026 classes this weekend appeared first on On3.
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