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Alabama Teacher Under Fire After Saying Kids Stink
The teacher, who ask to remain anonymous, said “Parents make sure your middle school kids take a shower before they come to school. They start stinking about age 11 and they don’t realize it. I walk into my classroom and it’s like getting hit in the nose with a baseball bat of ass!”
Tyrenda Williams-Reed, 1st Black woman to win America’s Junior Miss, has died
Tyrenda Williams-Reed, who represented Alabama in the America’ Junior Miss program in 1997 and became the first Black woman to win the competition, has died, according to the Distinguished Young Woman program and other sources. America’s Junior Miss, a scholarship competition based in Mobile, became Distinguished Young Women in...
Muscogee County Elections Board pushes back on 11th-hour changes by the Georgia Election Board
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We’re just over 10 weeks away from the general election on Nov. 5. Georgia’s election rules and suggested changes to them remain a topic of discussion. The Republican-controlled Georgia Elections Board has been proposing and making those changes in the run-up to the election. That promoted action this week from the […]
Auburn Tigers gear up with new playmakers for Payton Thorne
AUBURN, Ala. — Video above: Payton Thorne speaks at SEC Media Days. The Auburn Tigers are entering the new season with high hopes, bolstered by new offensive weapons and a confident quarterback, Payton Thorne. "My confidence comes from the preparation that we've put in," Thorne said. "I think it's...
Eugene Asante's journey to Auburn's defense
AUBURN, Ala. — Eugene Asante, Auburn's leading tackler in 2023, has overcome significant personal and professional challenges to anchor the team's defense this season. "Just trying to be somebody that people draw energy from and a radiating light in the building as a person and as a player," Asante said.
5 things to know about Auburn football before the 2024 season
There is just one empty Saturday remaining before fans return to Jordan-Hare Stadium for an Auburn football game. The program has undoubtedly had its struggles in recent seasons but coach Hugh Freeze has done enough on the recruiting trail to bring some excitement back to the fanbase. But soon, we will see how that translates to the field and more importantly, the scoreboard.
Alabama State Champion Bradford Johnson Joins Resurgent Auburn Program for Fall of 2024
Alabama State Champion in the 100 fly, Bradford Johnson will head south a few hours to compete for the Auburn Tigers this NCAA season. Archive photo via 0Shanna Lockwood/AU Athletics. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many,...
Auburn football offseason hire helped build the Thompson-to-Tigers pipeline
Auburn football co-defensive coordinator Charles Kelly was credited by Thompson head coach Mark Freeman for being the main architect of the blossoming Warriors-to-Tigers pipeline; something that was dormant from 2019 to 2022. “I think Charles Kelly has a lot to do with that,” Freeman said of the recent Thompson to...
Alex McPherson is 'back to being himself' following health setback
After battling a gastrointestinal issue during the offseason, Auburn kicker Alex McPherson’s status season was in question. Now, it appears that Auburn’s Lou Groza Award semifinalist will get a chance to return to the field sooner than imagined. Auburn special teams coordinator Tanner Burns met with the media...
Prattville names Fire Station Four after retiring Fire Chief Terry Brown
Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie announced Fire Chief Terry D. Brown’s retirement at the Prattville City Council meeting last Tuesday evening. Brown has served within the Prattville Fire Department for over 37 years, gaining his start on February 9th, 1987. Brown progressed through the ranks from a firefighter to a Sergeant Driver Operator in 1990, to Lieutenant in 1997, Captain in 2000, Division Chief and Fire Marshal in 2002, Deputy Fire Chief in 2007 and finally Fire Chief in 2011. Brown will serve out his time as Chief until his last official day Sept. 1 of this year.
Levitt AMP Selma concert series continues Saturday
SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - The next installment of the Levitt Amp Selma Music Series is happening Saturday. The Gump Town Brass Band will take the stage ahead of Selma’s own Necie and Sounds. The free concert will be at the Selma amphitheater along the Alabama River. Gates open at...
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