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Big Lots and Red Lobster closing locations in Alabama
Troubled national chains, Big Lots and Red Lobster are shuttering two Alabama locations. As reported by The Bama Buzz in May, Red Lobster restaurants temporarily closed their Huntsville, Decatur, Auburn and Mobile locations in May when it announced they were filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This week, the Red...
Fridays with Phillip: Pre-camp Auburn football thoughts
Welcome back to another edition of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. On Episode 6 of Fridays with Phillip, we discuss Auburn preseason camp, talk about what type of quarterback play is needed to win a championship, why it's harder for Auburn to break through than other programs, and the impact on roster size changes in college sports.
Podcast: Previewing Big Cat Weekend
Welcome back to another edition of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. Christian Clemente and Jason Caldwell preview Auburn's 2024 Big Cat Weekend, including the biggest storylines to follow, the biggest recruits set to be on campus, and who's on commit watch at this year's flagship recruiting event. RUN TIME: 49 minutes.
Auburn joins college network in support of students from rural areas, small towns
AUBURN — Auburn University recently joined the Small Town and Rural Students College Network (STARS) in support of recruitment efforts in small and rural areas. The network — first announced a year ago with an initial cohort of 16 universities and now doubling its membership to 32 of the nation’s most prominent universities and colleges — creates new pathways to college for students who might not otherwise recognize the full range of educational offerings available to them.
Test scores rise faster than state for Tallassee third graders
Tallassee Elementary School principal Shanikka Beacher is beaming with pride after the release of recent student ACAP testing. Students who made the cut score on this year’s testing rose from 82% to 94%, besting Alabama’s average increase of 8%. “This is an outstanding achievement,” Beacher said. “It is...
DCH makes national 'honor roll' in improving women's healthcare
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Some doctors and healthcare professionals in west Alabama are working to improve women’s healthcare. A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund puts Alabama near the bottom when it comes to mortality, morbidity and reproductive health. DCH points out three major programs to help turn the...
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