Sylvia J. Gray AUBURN – Sylvia J. Gray, 79, of Auburn, passed away suddenly on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. She was born in Auburn, daughter of the late Lucean and Mary Schmoke. Besides Auburn, Sylvia also resided in Cayuga, Oswego and Anchorage, AK. She …
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Predictions call for new teams in league game
College football‘s Top 25 rankings are in place and the same four old teams dominate. Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma. The preseason tradition in this space is to predict the final Top 25, which is not decided until after the college football qualifiers. Injury, covid, and a number of …
Read More »Latest: Japan targets full vaccination by fall | Your money
TOKYO – Taro Kono, the Japanese minister in charge of vaccine deployment, on Sunday promised rapid administration of boosters for the coronavirus, as the country aims to fully vaccinate its population by October or November. He said booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna would arrive early next year, in time …
Read More »Water Wars: Metro Atlanta to Fund $ 9 Million for Research to Use in Legal Defenses
By David Pendered The Great Water War with Florida is over, but funding for $ 9 million legal and research effort advances to prepare for ongoing litigation over metro area water use from Atlanta and Georgia. The Army Corps of Engineers’ management of water flow through Walter F. George Lake …
Read More »Auburn has grown 43% since 2010, now 7th largest city in AL
AUBURN, Alabama (WTVM) – Reports indicate Auburn is the fastest growing large city in Alabama. Census data shows the population in 2010 was just north of 53,000. Now it’s over 76,000. A figure like 10% would be considered solid growth from one census to the next – numbers taken once …
Read More »Former Columbia GA court clerk faces federal judge in ploy case
Of the $ 5.9 million in cash collected by the Muscogee County Superior Court clerk’s office from 2010 to 2019, only $ 210 was deposited into office accounts, an FBI agent testified on Wednesday. fraud case against former Deputy Chief Registrar Willie Demps. Arrested on Aug. 18, Demps is one …
Read More »Bloom Credit Hires Former Financial Officer as GC
Law360 (Aug 25, 2021, 3:50 p.m. EDT) – Bloom Credit said it has added a new legal advisor to help the company work better with the three credit bureaus as well as state and federal regulators. David Breland, Legal Counsel at Simple Finance Technology Corp. until July, will also lead …
Read More »Some mobile polling stations will run out of poll workers due to COVID-19 | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – Tuesday will be Lisa Lambert’s fourth municipal election as Mobile City Clerk – but her first since COVID-19. In addition to having to make sure each polling station has enough ballots and pens, Lambert said she also needs to order hand sanitizer, alcohol wipes and gloves. …
Read More »Auburn firefighters oppose mandatory vaccine requirement
The executive council of the local professional firefighters of the valley IAFF 1352 (IAFF 1352) issued a statement unanimously denouncing the new mandatory vaccination requirement. IAFF 1352 represents more than 100 emergency and fire service workers from the Valley Regional Fire Authority. VRFA serves Algona, Auburn and Pacific. Oppose mandatory …
Read More »Club Chronicles — AERA members hold district meeting in Russellville – Franklin County Times
Over 60 members of the District I Alabama Education Retirees Association gathered on August 10 at the Russellville First United Methodist Church. Registration included the distribution of the PEEHIP membership manual, AERA membership forms and refreshments. The meeting was opened by Melba Wiegand, Director of District I. The invocation was …
Read More »Return to normal wrapped in change – Orange County Register
The 2021 college football season holds the promise of a return to normal after a fall triggered by a pandemic that resulted in cancellations, postponements and headaches after headaches. The games are launched. The supporters are preparing to return to the stadiums. At the same time, college sport is entering …
Read More »Parents lobby against COVID-19 mask requirement at Auburn Washburn school board meeting
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Auburn Washburn School District held a special board meeting on Sunday inviting parents to speak to the board about COVID-19 mitigation policies for the upcoming school year. More than 50 parents showed up to the meeting with dozens of them to voice their opinions, the main …
Read More »Malathaat seeks redemption in Alabama – Saratogian
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Long known as the graveyard of favorites, Saratoga Racecourse added another to this long list when emerging star Malathaat edged out Maracuja as the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks odds favorite on July 24. . Malathaat will be looking to flip the script this afternoon in …
Read More »Can Mayor Randall Woodfin win without a second round?
As Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin campaigns for re-election, one of his biggest hurdles is the fact that he has seven challengers who will appear with him on the ballot on Tuesday, August 24. This will spread the votes and make it difficult for a candidate to win the 50% required …
Read More »Auburn Bass Fishing Team Anglers Take Team of the Year Honors and Place Two Tandems in Top 6 at National Championship
To say the Auburn University bass fishing team had a big weekend at the Nationals would be an understatement. Just days after the talented tandem of Logan Parks and Tucker Smith won the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Team of the Year, four more Auburn anglers caused a stir at …
Read More »After leaving Alabama, Jeff Banks joins the ‘sleeping giant’ of Texas
AUSTIN – With the amazement of Alabama’s 16th national title passed, Jeff Banks realized he was ready for a new challenge. And for a return to the state that was his adopted home for 14 years. So, three days after Alabama knocked out Ohio State in the 2021 college football …
Read More »Unsealed federal indictment alleging massive fraud in Muscogee County, Georgia – CBS Atlanta
COLUMBUS, Ga (Cw44 Nws At 10) – A federal grand jury has issued an indictment charging eight people, including the former deputy clerk of the Muscogee County Court, with various criminal charges including bank fraud, fraud by wire and interstate transportation of stolen goods amounting to an alleged loss of …
Read More »Can Lashunda Scales become Birmingham’s first elected female mayor?
In Birmingham’s 150-year history, there has never been a woman elected mayor. Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales hopes to change that, not because she is focused on being the first woman elected, but because she thinks she is the best candidate. âIt shouldn’t be if you’re male or female,â Scales …
Read More »SmartFinancial (SMBK) drops 0.08% to close at $ 24.54 on August 20
Last prize $ Last trade Switch $ Percentage of change % Open $ Previous Close $ High $ moo $ 52 weeks high $ 52 weeks low $ Market capitalization P / E ratio Volume To exchange SMBK – Market data and news To exchange SmartFinancial Inc (NASDAQ: SMBK) closed …
Read More »Auburn Washburn District Hosts Unwrap the Backpack for Students and Parents
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – $ 437 elementary schools hosted an ‘Unpack the Backpack’ night for students and parents to drop off school supplies, explore hallways, see friends and meet their teachers. Farley Elementary staff hope it relieves stress before the big day. Tomorrow is the first day of school for …
Read More »AU seniors create ticket exchange platform
There is a new option for students who want to get football tickets this fall. AU seniors Jared Waller and John Ritondo, both specializing in management and information science, have created a website called Student seats. Designed exclusively for UA students, the website requires a verified Crimson email address to …
Read More »The historical significance of Birmingham’s famous Masonic temple
The Masonic Temple building is featured in the Fourth Avenue district in Birmingham city center. (Joe Songer, for the Birmingham Times) By Michael SznajdermanAlabama Press Center As you walk through the Great Auditorium and other spaces inside the long-closed Masonic Temple on Birmingham’s Fourth Avenue, it’s easy to imagine the …
Read More »Auburn’s Kimberly Johnson named 2021 Alabama teacher of the year
Want more news on public education? Sign up for free and weekly at the Alabama Education Lab newsletter, Ed Chat. Auburn College teacher Kimberly Christian Johnson was named the 2021-22 Alabama Teacher of the Year on Wednesday night in Montgomery. âSo many children come to school and don’t reach their …
Read More »Spotlight on seniors: Auburn defensive back Malcolm Askew
History links AUBURN, Alabama – Senior defensive back Malcolm askew started begging his parents at the age of 4 to let him play little league football. Askew grew up in McCalla, Alabama, a two-hour drive from the Auburn campus, where he was a multisport athlete. Askew excelled at baseball and …
Read More »The expansion is helping everyone – especially Alabama
Dave hooker | 11 minutes ago It won’t take long for each SEC program to see exactly what the expansion will bring them. All they need to do is get information from the accounting department. However, some programs have received an even bigger boost, particularly in Alabama. The addition of …
Read More »Digital-First Lender Lendai CEO Explains How His Company Helps Non-Resident Investors Acquire Property in the United States
We recently connected with Yair Benyamini, CEO and co-founder of Lendai. Founded during the COVID-19 crisis, the world’s first disruptive digital lender allows foreign and non-resident investors to purchase properties in the United States through an online mortgage approval process that takes about a week. According to Lendai, this is …
Read More »Senate work to pass infrastructure bill continues over weekend
By LISA MASCARO Correspondent at the AP Congress WASHINGTON (AP) – Senators will resume a weekend session to pass a $ 1 trillion bipartite infrastructure package after running up against opposition from a few Republicans who want to drag final votes on one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities. The …
Read More »Back to School, Back to Masks: Opelika and Auburn Prepare for Fall Semester Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases and Reviews | Education
EAMC officials announced on Thursday that they had 36 COVID-19-related hospitalizations at their hospitals in Opelika and Valley combined, and about 78% of those patients were unvaccinated. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control has recommended universal indoor masking by all students, staff, teachers, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of …
Read More »Alabama Fall Camp Sneak Peek: Even Without Surtain, Alabama is Full of Talented DB | Sports
To keep up with college football, teams need to have guys who can cover. Alabama has plenty, even without Patrick Surtain II. The question remains how exactly the Crimson Tide will use the talent they have in corner, star and safety positions. Here’s a look at Alabama’s defensive backs. Outgoing …
Read More »What is technology? How to find money for a college scholarship using an app
Posted: Aug 6, 2021 2:08 PM CDT by Alabama News Network Staff High school kids are heading back to school for their final year, but many of them have their eye on fall 2022. Now is the time for high school kids to start looking and applying for college scholarships. …
Read More »Zep Jasper opens up about Bruce Pearl’s offer
Once Zep Jasper entered the transfer potral, it was highly likely that he would become an Auburn Tiger. The former College of Charleston playmaker discussed the call with Bruce and Steven Pearl where they offered him a scholarship and the opportunity to be part of their program. Jasper had been …
Read More »The Alabama Position Battles We’ll Watch During Preseason Camp
Alabama will return to the field later this afternoon for their first practice of the preseason. Ahead of the first fall camp training session, we break down five of the Crimson Tide position battles. RIGHT PLATE Alabama returns two starters from last year’s squad to Evan Neal and Emil Ekiyor …
Read More »Group launches fundraising campaign for film about Alabama voting rights activism
A voter engagement group launched a start-up campaign today to raise funds for a documentary that aims to tell the story of 150 years of suffrage activism in the state. Adia Winfrey, founder of Transform Alabama, said the “ROLL OUT” project will follow a continuum of stories that build an …
Read More »The 5 biggest questions Auburn faces upon entering Bryan Harsin-era 1st fall camp
The Auburn season opens in less than a month and the start of the college football season is in sight. It’s still time. It’s true: it’s time for the start of the fall camp. The Auburn players show up for camp Thursday, with the first day of training Friday as …
Read More »Latest coronavirus: Thai military leader cites spread of Covid-19 to warn of political rally
Illinois will require everyone in schools to wear masks indoors and have mandatory jabs for government employees in high risk settings to combat the increase in Covid-19 cases. “Far too few school districts” have indicated that they plan to follow recent guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Read More »The ‘longest garage sale in the world’ kicks off Thursday in Gadsden
GADSDEN, Alabama (WIAT) – A number of thrifty buyers will begin their journey along the ‘World’s Longest Garage Sale’ in Gadsden on Thursday. A birthday, a rose and a little lie: 45 years later, fans remember Joni Mitchell’s only concert in Alabama When freeways replaced American freeways as the preferred …
Read More »Editorial: Delighted to see the cities of Opelika and Auburn each lose big numbers on Monday | Editorial
Hanwha’s current facility is located in the Northeastern Opelika Industrial Park and currently manufactures auto parts for the Hyundai assembly plant in Montgomery and the Kia plant in West Point, Georgia. Opelika city council will discuss entering into a project agreement with the company for the creation of another facility …
Read More »Northern Alabama is one of the most affordable places to retire
Of all the things to do, places to see, and experiences to live in in retirement, the one thing you don’t want to worry about is affording it. After all, you’ve worked hard all your life to make the most of this moment. Many Americans have to keep working to …
Read More »5 Favorite Dividend Paying Banks To Buy Now With Second Quarter Profits Ended – 24/7 Wall St.
Bank and finance Aug 3, 2021 7:23 a.m. Last updated: Aug 3, 2021 at 7:24 a.m. Despite a reasonable run of second quarter results, many of the major monetary centers and regional banks either sold off some or just held on. The reality for growth investors is that many of …
Read More »Why even the most elite investors do stupid things when they invest
If you’re Jeff Bezos, you’re not going to let some random guy manage your money and hope for the best. You are not going to open a Robinhood account and risk everything on stocks even like Gamestop. You’re going to hire the type of investor who has a PhD in …
Read More »Senate GOP breaks with MAGA World on vaccines, January 6
As Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell redoubles his efforts on vaccinations, his fellow Republicans are following his lead. More subtly, he also sent them a message about the January 6 attacks: Don’t deny what people saw on television. A moderate effort in the Senate may not succeed as the loudest …
Read More »Auburn’s public safety overhaul would go before voters
The Auburn Central Fire Station on Minot Avenue is seen Monday evening. Russ Dillingham / Journal of the Sun AUBURN – Voters could have the final say next year in a plan to redesign Auburn’s public safety buildings. Officials said Monday that a $ 27 million project to build a …
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