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LaGrange amends budget for $200k in agency funding
The City of LaGrange continued to reduce its annual agency appropriations with a budget amendment on Tuesday. Traditionally, agency appropriations — funding for charitable or non-profit organizations — are a part of the annual budgeting process. This year, the council elected to set aside $250,000 and decide which groups get the funding at a later […] The post LaGrange amends budget for $200k in agency funding appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Auburn football QB1 Payton Thorne explains his newfound confidence
Auburn football's returning quarterback Payton Thorne explains why he is more confident heading into the 2024 season. When the offseason rolled around following the 2023 season on the Plains, many Auburn football fans were clamoring for a transfer quarterback. Payton Thorne had arrived the previous summer from Michigan State and struggled all season, giving a particularly poor performance in the Tigers' bowl game.
#PMARSHONAU: Auburn football myths and realities
In these days of hot takes, opinions without evidence and social media, things become accepted as truths when they are not true at all. Some examples:. Auburn has had long-running quarterback problems. REALITY. Ben Leard was first-team All-SEC in 2000. Jason Campbell was the SEC Offensive Player of the Year...
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 12
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.
Opelika Police & Fire to compete in a grill-off to raise money for United Way of Lee County
The Opelika Police and Fire Departments will go head-to-head at a grill-off 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 is set for Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Municipal Park.
Why Hugh Freeze is OK with little attention Auburn football RBs are getting this offseason
Five players in the SEC tallied at least 1,000 rushing yards in 2023. Four of the five — Jayden Daniels (LSU), Ray Davis (Kentucky), Cody Schrader (Missouri) and Jaylen Wright (Tennessee) — have moved on to the NFL. The other is former Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins, who transferred to Ohio State this offseason following a pair of standout seasons with the Rebels.
Why Auburn sophomore Keldric Faulk is poised for a sizable second season
The past year has been one of maturation for Keldric Faulk, and it showed another evolution in that regard last week. Faulk, a rising sophomore, became the youngest player to represent Auburn football at the SEC Media Days event in Dallas, joining head coach Hugh Freeze and a pair of seniors in quarterback Payton Thorne and Eugene Asante.
Class of 2026 5-star LB expected to be in Auburn on Saturday for Big Cat
A five-star linebacker, who is ranked the No. 10 overall recruit in the 2026 class, is expected to visit Auburn on Saturday. The post Class of 2026 5-star LB expected to be in Auburn on Saturday for Big Cat appeared first on On3.
What are realistic expectations for Cam Coleman?
WR Cam Coleman (Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers) Cam Coleman wasn’t at SEC Media Days in Dallas last week. But he still was one of the most talked-about — if not the most talked-about — Auburn players during the event. It’s rare for a true freshman to get brought...
Springwood and Chambers play preseason 7-on-7
Old rivals, Chambers Academy and Springwood School, met for a seven v seven scrimmage at the Rebel’s field. The preseason game allowed both teams to evaluate talent as their season openers near. Chambers, while coming off a 2A AISA championship last season, lost a group of seniors and with...
Gamecocks to clash with Tigers in 2026 season
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State will take on a Southeastern Conference opponent during the 2026 season. Athletic Director Greg Seitz announced that the Gamecocks will travel south to Auburn on Sept. 26, 2026 to take on the Tigers for the first time since the 2015 season, when the host Tigers came away with a 27-20 overtime win.
Another expert confident in Auburn landing 2026 linebacker Shadarius Toodle
Following his list on top 10 schools in July, 2026 four-star linebacker Shadarius Toodle is trending towards landing on the Plains according to experts. On3 Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons is the most recent analyst to log a prediction for the Mobile, AL native. Simmons prediction comes just days after...
Auburn trending for three key targets as decision dates loom
The months of June and July have been key ones for Auburn‘s 2025 recruiting class, with eight of their 16 commitments coming during that time period. After that key run, the Tigers sit at No. 16 nationally in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 9 in the SEC with a handful of major […] The post Auburn trending for three key targets as decision dates loom appeared first on On3.
Auburn leads for several coveted recruits ahead of Big Cat Weekend
Auburn’s famous Big Cat Weekend returns this weekend as head Hugh Freeze and his staff will welcome many of their commits back to The Plains along with top recruiting targets in the 2025 and 2026 recruiting cycles. And Freeze and company are trending to land many of these coveted prospects coming in for the festivities. […] The post Auburn leads for several coveted recruits ahead of Big Cat Weekend appeared first on On3.
Opelika Sportsplex to host statewide swimming competition
The City of Opelika will welcome over 1,200 of the best swimmers from across the state to the city over the weekend for a championship swim meet. The Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatics Center will host the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association State Swimming Championship on Friday and Saturday. The two-day swim meet will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at the sportsplex’s new outdoor pool.
Loachapoka-Notasulga rivalry game to be played on a Saturday on opening week
The Battle of Highway 14 between Loachapoka and Notasulga will have a unique twist to it this upcoming football season. Instead of playing on a traditional Friday night, the two will square off in the rivalry on Saturday, Aug. 24, to open their respective seasons. All time, Notasulga leads the...
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