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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.
Are late July fireworks going to be set off at Auburn this weekend?
Auburn will host an impressive list of recruits on campus this weekend for Big Cat and this could lead to big news on the recruiting trail for the Tigers. The post Are late July fireworks going to be set off at Auburn this weekend? appeared first on On3.
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.
'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.
Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for July 25
Read through the obituaries published today in Opelika-Auburn News.
Black Tie & Boots goes 'platinum' for 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, Sept. 20, 2024, at West Georgia Technical College’s Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. Thank you for...
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...
Freeze focuses on offense at media days
Hugh Freeze attended his second annual SEC Media Days with Auburn last week in Dallas, and he showed that he was ready to get back to his offensive roots. In his first season on the Plains, Freeze spent more time on the recruiting trail playing catch-up and trying to improve his team all around.
AHS football focused on capturing state title
Auburn High football head coach Keith Etheredge was joined by five members of the leadership council at the 2024 High School Media Days on Tuesday, all expressing the same goal of wanting to do whatever it takes to finish the season as the best team in Alabama 7A football. Etheredge...
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.
Lake Martin Songwriters Festival hosts VIP event
The Lake Martin Songwriters Festival officially began Wednesday night at Niffer’s and the Lake Martin Pizza Company in Dadeville. But for sponsors of the event, the festival held a VIP reception at The Mitchell House Tuesday night.
4 Bedroom Home in OPELIKA - $690,000
Stunning executive home built in 2019 by BC Stone, exuding elegance and charm throughout. Situated on a 1-acre lot in beautiful Sanders Creek, this home offers an open floor plan including a spacious great room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, and separate breakfast area. Custom kitchen features antique white cabinetry, a 9' island, quartz countertops, high-end appliances including a gas cooktop, and a walk-in pantry. The primary suite shows off a boxed ceiling with crown molding in the bedroom, a fabulous custom tiled shower, split vanities with granite, and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms on the main level share a full bath, while a guest suite with a full bath offers privacy for visitors. The large laundry room includes a utility sink and cabinets. Upstairs is a versatile bonus space along with a half bath, and a flex room (now a theatre room). Home includes spray foam insulation, tankless water heater, and many more incredible features throughout.
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...
6 Bedroom Home in AUBURN - $699,900
$10,000 PAINTING ALLOWANCE with acceptable offer! 5 bedrooms, 4 & a half baths: 2 bedrooms + an office on main level! Beautiful sand & finish hardwoods throughout - NO CARPET. Circular drive. Foyer flanked by a spacious dining room & office/den with custom built-ins. Chef's kitchen w/ TONS of storage & counterspace, gas cook top, updated Bosch appliances, butler's pantry & sunny breakfast area. Great room opens to the kitchen & boasts a gas log fireplace. Transom topped French doors open to the screened porch. Off the screened porch is an open deck. Beautifully landscaped ground also include a hidden basketball court! 1000 sf of porches! Main level primary bedroom is spacious with a sitting area & private en-suite bath with free-standing tub & step in shower. Primary closet complete with custom built-ins. Bedroom 2 w/private bath on the main level. Plantation shutters & Roman shades for window treatments. New roof & HVAC units! Please allow 48 hours of notice for showings.
Annual “Cheers on the Corner” event to be held in downtown Auburn July 26
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association is preparing to host the 8th annual “Cheers on the Corner” entertainment district event in downtown Auburn. The event will be held on July 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. According to officials, this event will give attendees...
Valley rec swim team makes a splash, heading to state championship in Opelika
The Valley rec swim team made a splash this summer during the recent district championships with 24 out of 30 swimmers qualifying for the state championship. On July 26, those swimmers will be making the trip up to the Opelika Sportsplex to compete in the state championship. Some of the swimmers were individual competitors while […] The post Valley rec swim team makes a splash, heading to state championship in Opelika appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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