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City of LaGrange prepares to celebrate the start of a new school year
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM)— Community members are invited to a free Back-To-School Celebration and Movie on the Square event in downtown Lagrange on Aug., 2. The event is open to all ages and families and will last from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Lafayette Square. There will be a...
Auburn named finalist for 2025 4-star SG Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony
The Auburn Tigers are still in play in the recruitment of 4-star shooting guard Kiyan Anthony, son of 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony. Kiyan Anthony, who ranks as the No. 32 prospect in the class of 2025, narrowed down his recruitment on Thursday, dropping a list of six finalists: Auburn, Florida State, Ohio State, Rutgers, USC and Syracuse, with the latter being his father’s alma mater.
Which QB target is the best fit for Auburn's offense?
As fall camp gets ready to start and high school football season is under a month away, Auburn is quarterback-less in the 2025 class. The board has changed throughout the last year or so, with Ryan Montgomery previously a name to know when Philip Montgomery was on staff, a concerted effort to try and get Husan Longstreet before his commitment to Texas A&M and then most recently a push to try and flip 5-star Julian "Ju Ju" Lewis from USC.
Wednesday Watchlist: Where does Auburn sit with Jared Smith and Shadarius Toodle?
Welcome back to the Wednesday Watchlist, an Auburn Undercover exclusive series. Every Wednesday, Auburn Undercover recruiting reporters Jason Caldwell and Christian Clemente will pick a collection of recruits to highlight where Auburn stands and what it would mean if the Tigers were able to add them. We will give the latest intel from our end on where things stand.
LaGrange to host back-to-school movie night on square
The first day of school will be an eventful one for the kids of LaGrange. On Aug. 2, multiple city organizations are hosting a Back to School Bash and Movie on the Square from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public. It is a partnership effort between the […] The post LaGrange to host back-to-school movie night on square appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Lee County Looking for Missing Children
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate Kahlani Baggage (black/female 2years of age) and Isaiah Atkins (black/male 5 months). The children were last seen in the 800 Block of Zellars Court located in Auburn, Alabama on December 4, 2023. The children are believed to be in the care of their mother, Lilliana Olivia Atkins (20 of Warner Robbins, GA) and her boyfriend Trenton Rashad Jones (21 of Auburn).
Emma Blake Love
Emma Blake Love, 82, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday July 19, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, at her family residence. She was born on Aug. 19, 1941, in Roanoke, Al., to the late Richard Blake and Emma Lue Jackson. Emma joined First Baptist Church in Roanoke, Al. at an early age. She graduated from Randolph County Training School, Roanoke in 1960. Shortly after graduating high school, she moved to Chattanooga, and later began working at Memorial Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse for more than 20 years. After retiring from Memorial Hospital and enjoying her time off, Emma decided to return to work and accepted a position with the City of Chattanooga until her second retirement. Upon establishing her home in Chattanooga, Emma joined Second Missionary Baptist Church in 1962 where she served on the Nurse’s Guild and Missionary Union.
University of Alabama system schools to replace DEI offices with access, opportunity offices
The University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Alabama in Huntsville said Tuesday they planned to eliminate their DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) offices while launching new offices that seem to aim to address similar goals. The changes come after the Alabama Legislature last spring approved a bill that limited the […] The post University of Alabama system schools to replace DEI offices with access, opportunity offices appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
LaGrange to hold free back-to-school celebration event
LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — The City of LaGrange is planning to celebrate the beginning of the school year with an event at Lafayette Square in downtown LaGrange. The City says the event is free and open to the public. It is scheduled to take place Friday, Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The […]
July is Cord Blood Awareness month
Every day, mothers donate their umbilical cord blood tohelp save lives around the world. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Cord Blood Bank is dedicated to raising awareness about cord blood donation in celebration of National Cord Blood Awareness Month. LifeSouth is the first cord blood bank in the Southeast, and the...
Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze expects recruiting momentum from Big Cat Weekend
After a small lull in Auburn football's recruiting, head coach Hugh Freeze believes things will pick back up with Big Cat Weekend. The Auburn football program's biggest recruiting event of the year, Big Cat Weekend, will take place this Saturday, and high-profile recruits from all over the country will make their way to the Plains for the event. Big Cat Weekend is centered more around fun and fellowship than the more serious aspects of recruiting and it encourages a family atmosphere around the program.
Here are the 2024 Paris olympians who have ties to Auburn athletics
AUBURN — Auburn athletics is set to have some representation in the 2024 Olympics. There are 11 current and former Auburn athletes − plus 2025 gymnastics commit Charlotte Booth, who is an alternate for Great Britain − who will soon compete in Paris. Suni Lee, who spent two seasons with Auburn gymnastics and won a national title on beam on the way to helping the program to its first Final Four in 2022, will represent the United...
3 Drug-Free Cities In Alabama – After Long A Time, Check Deeply!
WFCN – In a state that frequently faces problems related to substance usage, the success of being drug-free is a source of inspiration and pride. The epidemic of drug abuse and its repercussions is a national problem, and Alabama is no exception. On the other hand, three Alabama cities...
Fiveash talks State of the Police Department
LaGrange Police Chief Garrett Fiveash gave his annual State of the Police Department presentation to the City Council during their work session on Tuesday morning. Fiveash started by saying that their staffing levels are improving, thanks in part to the raises recently provided by the council, but they are still short-staffed. LPD currently has 88 […] The post Fiveash talks State of the Police Department appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Ten current and former Auburn Tigers headed to 2024 Olympic Games
AUBURN, Ala. – The XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris, France are slated for July 26 through August 11 and 10 current and former Auburn student-athletes will make the trip to France’s capital city to represent their countries and the Tigers. Sunisa Lee (USA), Kanyinsola Ajayi (Nigeria), Favour Ashe...
SEC Media Days: Auburn's Keldric Faulk 'strives for greatness'
DALLAS – The youngest player to represent Auburn in four decades of SEC Media Days, Keldric Faulk did not hesitate when asked to describe his team’s defensive identity. “Relentless effort, violent tackling and elite mental execution,” he said. “That’s what fans and opponents are going to see from us.”
Auburn National: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
AUBURN, Ala. — AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn National Bancorporation Inc. (AUBN) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $1.7 million. The bank, based in Auburn, Alabama, said it had earnings of 50 cents per share. Auburn National shares have decreased slightly more than 8% since the beginning of the...
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