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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...
Tua Tagovailoa Stopped His Brother From Transferring To Auburn For The Pettiest Reason
Taulia Tagovailoa spent the majority of his college football career at Maryland after initially following his older brother Tua to Alabama, and it would appear the family’s ties to the Crimson Tide played a role in the Terrapins retaining a quarterback who had the chance to cash in on a sizeable payday at Auburn. In […] The post Tua Tagovailoa Stopped His Brother From Transferring To Auburn For The Pettiest Reason appeared first on BroBible.
Tuskegee: Where a Hospital Became a Battleground.
Established in 1923, the Tuskegee Veterans Administration Hospital was the first and only hospital to provide equitable healthcare to African-American veterans returning from World War I. This historic institution faced fierce opposition from the Ku Klux Klan, which sought to maintain segregationist control over the hospital. Available on YouTube, a new PBS mini-documentary explores Tuskegee VA’s origins, its significance for Black veterans’ healthcare, and its battle against the Klan and Jim Crow. Discover the legacy and impact of the Tuskegee VA Hospital on the fight for equality and justice — and the role played by Wilson’s own Dr. Joseph H. Ward!
Cahaba Valley Fire and Rescue extinguishes vehicle blaze on Highway 280
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — On Friday, August 23, just before 3 pm, the Cahaba Valley Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle on Highway 280 westbound past Highland Lakes. In a post on Facebook, Cahaba Valley Fire and Rescue says they arrived on the scene and saw a heavy fire in the engine compartment and cab of the vehicle.
Authorities: Georgia juvenile charged after online 'joke' about shooting up school
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A juvenile is facing charges in Georgia after admitting to making a social media post threatening a school shooting. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, authorities were made aware Thursday of a post that read A.R. Johnson Magnet School...
Calls for drastic reforms after scathing report on Alabama's pharmacy board
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WBMA) — State lawmakers reviewing operations of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy call a state audit report "extremely, extremely troubling." The Sunset Committee met Thursday in Montgomery. "To say I'm concerned would be an extreme understatement," remarked Senator Keith Kelley of Anniston. He added if the board...
Alabama public libraries scramble to update children’s sections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Changes are coming to children’s books sections across Alabama as public library officials remove certain reading materials from shelves. The Alabama Public Library Service requires books containing “obscene content” to be removed from aisles geared for young readers. Under new code changes adopted last year, public libraries that do not cooperate […]
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