Riner, Virginia. —Auburn head coach Terry Millirons remembers two years ago he took his team up those steps in the lobby of the Siegel Center and told his team they wouldn’t be playing in the Class 1 State Championship due to Covid 19. – “There has never been a worse …
Read More »Detroit Lions release former Alabama prep star
On Thursday afternoon, Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers tweeted:Really grateful for the love and the lessonsThis could have served as personal confirmation of the reports coming out of Detroit. The Lions plan to release Flowers with two seasons remaining on his contract when the 2022 NFL trade year begins …
Read More »A look at the Auburn linebackers ahead of the Spring Ball
We take a look at every position group as Auburn prepares to open spring training on March 14. The eighth in an 11-part series examines linebackers. The search for redemption is a recurring theme for Bryan Harsin’s team after a disappointing 6-7 season in his first season as Auburn’s head …
Read More »Governor to unveil $9 billion funding formula based on student need – Tennessee Lookout
Using a forecast of $9 billion, Governor Bill Lee’s proposed funding formula for the 2023-24 fiscal year would start the state’s one million students with a base amount of $6,860 and then add more. more based on individual needs ranging from economic disadvantages to disabilities. Lee seeks to replace the …
Read More »Multiple complaints, hefty fines previously levied on owner linked to Auburn dog attack
Multiple complaints, hefty fines previously levied on landlord linked to dog attack in Auburn Neighbors told FOX 13 that the abandoned property linked to the vicious dog attack in Auburn on Tuesday has been linked to several dog attacks in the past and has been a problem for years. AUBURN, …
Read More »Bert Watts bids farewell to Auburn after accepting job with Denver Broncos
A day after reports surfaced that Bert Watts would be the next assistant to leave the Auburn staff, the decision became official. The Denver Broncos announced Monday night that Watts was one of seven new additions to the franchise’s coaching staff. Watts, who spent the 2021 season as Auburn’s special …
Read More »Super Bowl LVI: State prep roster increases to 97
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson is the first Fort Payne High School player on a team’s active Super Bowl roster. The Bengals will face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday after McPherson scored field goals in the final games of Cincinnati’s last two games – a …
Read More »Obituary, Saturday, February 5, 2022 – The Troy Messenger
Billy Joe Cobb Billy Joe Cobb, 77, a resident of Tuscaloosa, formerly of Troy, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Hospice in West Alabama. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Dillard’s Funeral Home Chapel in Troy with the Reverend Tony Boyd officiating. Interment …
Read More »Rosa Parks Annual Breakfast is February 5 – The Atmore Advance
The 14th Annual Rosa Parks Breakfast will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 9 a.m. at Greater Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. The breakfast, sponsored by the Yellow Hats Society, is held annually to celebrate the contributions of Parks and other prominent African Americans to history. Parks was an …
Read More »SI99 recruitment rankings by the numbers
The Postseason SI99 leaderboard is officially out. It is Sports Illustrated and SI All-American’s look at the future of college football after the end of the 2021 high school football season and the All-Star Tour. The top four teams in the Team Recruiting Rankings have by far the most SI99 …
Read More »Huntsville woman loses thousands to Zelle app scam
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The North Alabama Better Business Bureau is advising everyone to beware of a scam involving the popular Zelle mobile wallet. Scammers pretend to be with your bank, then trick you into transferring your hard-earned money to them. The money transfer app was supposed to be safer …
Read More »Joseph Liseno Obituary (2022) – Auburn, NY
Joseph A. Liseno, Jr. AUBURN – Joseph Liseno, 61, of Auburn died suddenly on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Auburn Community Hospital. In partnership with his brothers, Joe owned several Subway restaurants located in Auburn and the Syracuse area. He was a graduate of Auburn High School and a fellow …
Read More »GoFundMe Page Raises Funds For Local Teen’s Funeral Expenses
BIRMINGHAM, AL – A GoFundMe page has been set up to pay for the funeral costs of De’Undray Haggard, the 18-year-old Birmingham teenager who police say was shot dead on Wednesday night in the western part of the city. Candice Banks, Haggard’s girlfriend started the page Thursday, writing, “We want …
Read More »Nick Saban’s shift to a modern coaching style led Alabama to the National Championship game
As things went badly against Tennessee on the night of Oct. 25, Alabama coach Nick Saban knelt in front of Bryce Young for a brief discussion on the sidelines. Their foreheads almost touched, as Saban calmly and intimately gave his 20-year-old quarterback some advice, things finally improved, with a 28-point …
Read More »Zonta: Auburn Z-Club has a subtle impact on the local community | Lifestyles
Alyssa Hogle, Ashlyn Feneck and Skyler Bishuk Special for The Citizen The 2021-22 Publicity Committee for the Auburn High School Z-Club is made up of three ambitious freshmen whose love for community service has spurred them on to join the Auburn Z-Club in start of their career in high school. …
Read More »CFP semi-finals: Cincinnati nods to cover against Alabama
Cincinnati, the first non-Power Five team to advance to the college football playoffs, hasn’t lost since suffering a 24-21 loss to Georgia in last season’s Peach Bowl on a field goal. 53 yards in the dying seconds. The Bearcats led the Bulldogs 21-10 in the fourth quarter before suffering the …
Read More »Beveley Powers Obituary (1933 – 2021) – Auburn, AL
Powers of Beveley Jo Sumrall January 20, 1933 – December 26, 2021 Beveley Jo Sumrall Powers was born January 20, 1933, third and last child to Wilbur Robert Sumrall and Lucy Charles Prewitt Sumrall of Crystal Springs, Mississippi. As a child, she slept in a basket shaped by her father …
Read More »A dive into LSU Basketball’s SEC # 16 opening with Auburn # 11
As the Tigers prepare for the conference game, it all starts against the No.11 ranked Auburn Tigers, arguably the most constituted team in the SEC. With head coach Bruce Pearl at the helm, his team came out with something to prove, going 11-1 in the team’s first 12 games of …
Read More »Ball State vs Georgia State predictions: Camellia Bowl pick and betting offers
Ball State’s Drew Plitt passes against Central Michigan in their game at Scheumann Stadium on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. (Imagin) Our college football betting expert has his best tips and predictions for the Camellia Bowl game between Ball State and Georgia State scheduled for Christmas Day in Montgomery, Alabama. Mid-American …
Read More »RB Damari Alston, Auburn’s new footballer, promises OL rookie
Auburn‘s new Class of 2022 football signing RB Damari Alston has pledged protection for himself and his Tigers backfield teammates. The unofficial, outspoken “recruiting director” tweeted simply comes out “OL otw” indicating that the offensive line will soon be reinforced with a big addition. The “crootin ‘finger” strikes again, folks. …
Read More »Mardi Gras style parade in Mobile ahead of the Lending Tree Bowl
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – We’re kicking off the season with what organizers are calling “Mobile’s Biggest Mardi Gras Parade,” one of many events leading up to Saturday’s Lending Tree Bowl at Whitney Stadium. The Greer / This Is Alabama Mardi Gras Parade Market features floats from 20 mystical societies, local …
Read More »Pike County BOE Approves Payroll and Travel Requests – The Troy Messenger
The Pike County School Board met on Monday evening to deal with new business, including the approval of the November financial statements and the payment of wages for the month. In other cases: ⢠The Board of Directors approved Lisa Powell’s travel requests to travel to and attend the Alabama …
Read More »Amid chaos of national signing day, SEC powers grab top recruits
Through all the changes in the varsity sport landscape with money making opportunities for athletes and open transfers, one thing remains the same. A bunch of Southeastern Conference schools as well as venerable programs like Ohio State and Texas are at or near the top of national recruiting rankings. The …
Read More »Auburn inauguration: Mayor Levesque continues to focus on “more accessible housing”
Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque, center, calls to order the 2021 groundbreaking ceremony at the Auburn Seniors Community Center. Russ Dillingham / Journal of the Sun AUBURN – Less than a year ago, Mayor Jason Levesque used his State of the City address to call for a dramatic increase in new …
Read More »Five players Texas should target after Quinn Ewers hires
Just when the Texas offseason was already looking to its peak, Steve Sarkisian was able to add transfer portal top player Quinn Ewers to the already loaded incoming class. Many forget that before Ewers cashed in NIL cash in the state of Ohio, he had the highest possible mark for …
Read More »Carolyn Kent Obituary (2021) – Auburn, AL
Carolyn Selena Stamper Kent September 21, 1927 – December 10, 2021 Longtime Auburn, Alabama resident Carolyn Selena Stamper Kent passed away peacefully at home with her children on December 10, 2021, at the age of 94. Carolyn was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina on September 21, 1927, to Granville Wadsworth …
Read More »The Texas Longhorns continue their recruitment drive for OL and rank in the top 4 of the elite OL Earnest Green
Looking for some big help on the offensive front, the Texas Longhorns have hit the recruiting trail hard for a few key prospects across the line. And that hard work paid off, with St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA) interior offensive lineman Earnest Greene naming the Longhorns among his top 10. …
Read More »Auburn’s football’s Bo Nix hits Central-Phenix sidelines at AHSAA Super 7 to watch brother and dad
BIRMINGHAM – Bo Nix has been in the news a lot lately, but has made time to attend high school football, especially his family. Auburn‘s quarterback traveled to the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A State Championship on Wednesday night to watch Central-Phenix City, where his father Patrick Nix coaches and …
Read More »From course to field, the bond grows between Nate Oats and Rick Pitino
In the college sports world, Alabama and Iona represent opposite ends of the spectrum. One is a sprawling public university of nearly 40,000 students that dominates a southern university town. The other is a small college of less than 4000 people located in the New York City area, and without …
Read More »Mitchell outside, Robinson of the Jaguars inside?
The 49ers rushed leader is out and the Jacksonville Jaguars are in attendance for the 10 a.m. game this morning at TIAA Bank Field. Elijah Mitchell’s finger surgery five days ago made the 49ers rookie unlikely to adjust today, and indeed it is. James Robinson, the Jaguars’ main rusher, will …
Read More »Mental health, education lottery discussed at PTO roundtable
Lawmakers from the Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills regions gathered to discuss policy issues related to schools at the PTO 2021 Legislative Forum, hosted by the Mountain Brook Board of Education on November 16. On mental health, a representative from the PTO said mental health services were obviously needed and …
Read More »Larry Ballard retires after 34 years of service with the City of Destin
From the Green Knight which goes down at the corner of US 98 and Main Street to the Emerald Grande which goes up at the foot of the Destin Bridge, Larry Ballard has seen it all. Ballard, who was the 19th employee to hire the city of Destin, will retire …
Read More »Former Alabama prep star urges 49ers to beat Rams
Free San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward gave the Los Angeles Rams bulletin board material this summer with his comments on their new quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Rams traded starting quarterback Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions for the 12-year-old veteran on March 18. MORE NFL: · NFL STATE GATHERING: …
Read More »McLendon retires after 31 years at TB&T – The Troy Messenger
After 31 years in the banking industry, both at First National Bank (FNB) and most recently at Troy Bank & Trust (TB&T), Jerry McLendon retired at the end of October. âThe first day of my retirement I’m going to sleep and then go fishing,â McLendon said enthusiastically. A graduate of …
Read More »People’s need for community can lead to positive social change
Sit down to stand up: How radically self-care can change the world by Shelly Tygielski; Novato, CA: New World Library (c) 2021; ISBN 9781608-687459; 223 pages plus postscript, sources and acknowledgments, $ 25.95. By Donald H. Harrison Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Israeli-American Shelly Tygielski is the founder of …
Read More »Freshman Progression, Game 7
The state of Mississippi has 42 red shirts and real freshmen on this year’s list. Of those 42, 11 played in the Vanderbilt game. The eleven freshmen who played included redshirt freshman defensive end Jevon Banks, true freshman linebacker Ty Cooper, redshirt freshman long snapper Colby Cox, redshirt freshman defensive …
Read More »Jeremy Ruckert climbs in Ohio State football record book
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –Jeremy Ruckert comes very close to Ohio State’s all-time list for touchdowns. Scoring two 54-7 wins in Indiana on Saturday night, his career tally climbed to 11, leaving him close to matching Jake Stoneburner for most in program history. His first touchdown came late in the second quarter …
Read More »Central Alabama Community College plans full campus in Prattville
Millions of dollars from Autauga County taxpayers will go towards building a university campus in Prattville. The Autauga County Commission and Prattville City Council will contribute $ 4 million – and millions more to come – for Central Alabama Community College. The county’s share is $ 1.4 million and then …
Read More »Take stock of Auburn’s freshmen on the week off, who can still redshirt
Auburn is just past the middle of its 2021 regular season, with five games remaining on the schedule as the team enjoys a well-deserved week off. Auburn, who comes off a 38-23 victory over No. 17 Arkansas on the road, will use the rest week to regroup, cool off and …
Read More »Greater Franklin Food Council Adds Members to Steering Committee
FARMINGTON – The Greater Franklin Food Council has added three new members to its steering committee. Amanda Adams is an accountant and lives in Farmington with his wife, Mary. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, she moved to Maine in 2014. She is in the process of completing her post-bachelor’s …
Read More »Alabama High School Football Scores for October 7 October 8
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WIAT / AP) – High school football is well advanced in the state of Alabama. Below is a list of the scores of matches played on October 7th and 8th. Thursday’s scores Baconton, Georgia 57, Barbour County 6 Billingsley 35, Autaugaville 13 Charles Henderson 40 years old, Réhobeth …
Read More »Nate Oats explains how Alabama rivals professional leagues for players
Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats landed a commitment last week from his second five-star prospect in as many years, beating some of the sport’s powerful players in Kentucky and Gonzaga. But as Alabama continues to show that it can be competitive by recruiting some of the best in the …
Read More »Money Machine sends money to Alabama National Fair starting Friday
The fair runs until October 17 and features a new slot machine, concerts, rides and food; Military and first responders enter for free every 10 days Alabama National Fair adds money grabbing machine to fair activities Terry Barber of the Alabama National Fair demonstrates the slot machine at the Alabama …
Read More »5 Birmingham-area high school football games to watch in week 8
BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN (7-0, 4-0) AT MOUNTAIN BROOK (5-1, 3-0) Time / place: 7 p.m. Thursday, Spartan Stadium, Mountain Brook Last week: Briarwood beat Shades Valley 28-7 and Mountain Brook was inactive, but lost 51-0 to Thompson the week before. The lean: Class 6A, Region 5 match between the top 10 …
Read More »Monday ‘Dawg Bites still doesn’t care about Auburn
You know what week it is. It’s the most hateful week of the year! Before you launch into hate Auburn with the fury of ten thousand suns fueled by ten thousand more suns, let’s take a look at what’s going on in Bulldog Nation and beyond. The most urgent news …
Read More »Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama partners with 20 companies to raise funds for research
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Alabama Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRFA) partners with more than 20 companies to support innovative and vital research in Alabama. “Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important opportunity to prevent breast cancer deaths through education and investment in breast cancer research,” …
Read More »Alabama lumberjack art caught the attention of NFL star Derrick Henry on Twitter
Nick Garrett spent a recent weekend using his scroll saw to make an All-Pro wooden 3D jersey NFL running back Derrick Henry, one of his favorite football players while Garrett attended the University of Alabama, and his favorite NFL player. Garrett, Distribution Engineer at Alabama Power, was planning to hang …
Read More »Alabama high school football game disrupted after shots fired outside the stadium; 1 hospitalized
An Alabama high school football game was halted Friday night after gunfire outside the stadium left at least one person injured. The shooting took place shortly after 9:30 p.m. at Fairfield High Preparatory School. Fairfield, which was celebrating its Homecoming festivities, was performing at Jackson-Olin High School in Birmingham. Authorities …
Read More »Alabama State High School Football Results: Week 6
Scores from the Alabama Sports Writers Association, which also compiles the state’s weekly football rankings. This will be updated throughout the weekend Thursday games Autauga Aca. 45, Bessemer Aca. 8 Carver-Montgomery 21, Jeff Davis 14 Gadsden City 17, Oxford 9 Hatton 30, East Lawrence 14 Lee-Scott 43, Springwood 0 Maplesville …
Read More »Freshman Progression Game 3
The state of Mississippi has 42 red shirts and real freshmen on this year’s list. Of those 42, 10 played the Memphis game. The 10 freshmen who played included red freshman defensive end Jevon Banks, red freshman long snapper Colby Cox, red first year linebacker Rodney Groce, red freshman long …
Read More »Rick Bragg to receive the Fitzgerald Museum Literary Prize | Alabama News
By SHANNON HEUPEL, Montgomery Advertiser MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) – Winning awards is nothing new for Rick Bragg, a prolific author and journalist from Pelham’s Alabama who even won a Pulitzer Prize. But this new one is a little more special. After all, it’s named after Bragg’s favorite author, F. Scott …
Read More »Bass fishing club attracts attention
The Auburn Bass Fishing Club has recently gained attention for its achievements at the College Bass Anglers Sportsman Society National Championship. The team has won two of four Carhartt Bassmaster regular season tournaments. Tournament Director Logan Parks won the title of “Carhartt Bassmaster”. “It feels good to bring the title …
Read More »Spotlight on seniors: Auburn’s running back Jacob Jasinski
History links AUBURN, Alabama – For the senior running back Jacob Jasinski, playing football in Auburn was the perfect addition to an already promising college experience in the Plains. Growing up in Birmingham, Jasinski knew he wanted to date Auburn from a young age. He played soccer and lacrosse at …
Read More »Sylvia Gray Obituary (2021) – Auburn, NY
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 …
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Alabama community college uses stimulus funds to offer students up to $ 1,500
An Alabama community college is offering students – including high school students taking dual-enrolled classes – up to $ 1,500 through its stimulus funds. Calhoun Community College in Decatur has announced that it will distribute some $ 7.8 million to students taking classes this fall semester. The money comes from …
Read More »The Daily Recap: How 2022’s first engagement fits in with UGA’s defense
Here is the July 17 edition of the Daily Recap presented by JFQ Lending. The role of Groves-Killebrew Cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew (Brookwood / Snellville, GA) was the first player to enter the Georgia class of 2022. In an interview with Jed May, Groves-Killebrew explained how the coaching staff plan to …
Read More »Throwback Thursday – Built to Last: Auburn’s Masonic Legacy
For nearly a century, the Masonic Temple has occupied the main crossroads in the heart of downtown Auburn. In addition to its architectural distinction, the building reflects Auburn’s rapid growth as an agricultural market and regional rail hub during the prosperous decades of the 1910s and 20s. Creation of King …
Read More »The story of Charles Henderson, 35th Governor of Alabama
Since I am from Troy, Alabama, allow me to share with you the story of our only governor. Charles Henderson was not only the 35th Governor of Alabama, but he is also perhaps one of the most profound philanthropists in Alabama history. He is arguably the greatest philanthropist to ever …
Read More »Who is Eric Glen Banks Jr? Baltimore cop arrested after body of his 15-year-old stepson was found in attic wall
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: A man has been accused of hiding the body of his 15-year-old stepson inside a wall in the attic of his house. Eric Glen Banks Jr also allegedly attempted to take a gun from a cop during his arrest. The 34-year-old is now facing multiple charges, including assault …
Read More »Ohio State football on the line for 2022 OT Tyler Booker as he heads to engagement: Buckeyes Recruiting Roundup
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Once the schedule rolled over to July, Tyler Booker unplugged from the comfort of his Connecticut home and began to think about what he felt a 40 year decision. Now the Ohio State football schedule will have to wait. Booker, one of the top offensive tackles of …
Read More »5-star D lineman JT Tuimoloau commits to Ohio state
What makes it so good? Ari Wasserman, Senior College Football Recruitment Writer: Every year there seems to be a defensive lineman who has no doubts and can change a schedule. They are so valuable because they are the only players who can completely change the plan of an opposing attack …
Read More »Teenager charged after Auburn school attack has gone viral
AUBURN, NY (WSYR) – A video widely shared on social media in late June showing a girl attacking another outside Auburn Junior High School has sparked a police investigation. Today, a 13-year-old has been charged with assault and endangering the well-being of a child in connection with the attack, according …
Read More »SpaceX Inspiration4 in Huntsville + UAH Discovery
Get up, Huntsville! Here’s everything you need to know to get a good start this Friday. In today’s Daily, we’ll be looking at a great space discovery at UAH, changes to schools in the city of Huntsville, and the SpaceX Inspiration4 crew in Huntsville. First, the weather forecast for the …
Read More »26 Banks; 23 Williams; 21 Robinson
(Photo: Courtesy of Alabama Athletics) Alabama soccer roster countdown three players at a time. Next: cornerbacks Marcus Banks and Jahquez Robinson and running back Roydell Williams. 26 CB Marcus Banks season 2020: Appeared in nine games, including the last five of his second campaign. Provided depth to the cornerback and …
Read More »Ohio leads the way for college athletes to make money with their brands
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) – Ohio has joined several other states across the country that are ensuring the state’s college athletes can enjoy their personal brands after Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Monday. The state joins seven others in passing a âname, image and likenessâ law that comes …
Read More »July 4th celebrations in the Auburn-Opelika region
Unlike last year, the Auburn-Opelika region will have filled spaces for public events, ready to showcase the best Independence Day fireworks and entertainment. The list of events runs from Saturday July 3 to Monday July 5. July 3 On Saturday Opelika Parks and Recreation will hold its 69th Celebration of …
Read More »5-star LB plans to return after first unofficial visit
Auburn‘s new football staff has gained momentum on the recruiting trail as he prepares to enter his 2nd month after the NCAA ended the dead period earlier this month. New linebacker coach Jeff Schmedding has forged a relationship with some of the country’s top prospects, but he could have put …
Read More »Improving passing rush may be key to Auburn’s football defensive success
There is hardly any question about the second and third levels of Auburn‘s football defense. Zakoby McClain and Owen Pappoe form one of the most experienced inside linebacker duos in the SEC having combined a total of 206 tackles last season, and they should be even better this season now …
Read More »Former Private FHP, one of 10 who makes a difference in St. Johns County
By Margo C. Pope Editor’s Note: This is the final story in The Record’s annual “10 Who Make a Difference” series in which we spotlight the people who have made a difference in our community. 10 who make the difference CJ Frazier gives back by helping others before they ask …
Read More »Clarkie Dell Bullard Wheeler – OBX today
Clarkie Dell Bullard Wheeler, 90, of Manteo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2021. Born February 27, 1931 in Gadsden, AL, she was the daughter of Clifton Cecil and Winnie Irene Bullard. She was predeceased by siblings, James Bullard, Josephine Griffith, Agnes Wright, Kenneth Bullard and …
Read More »Life-threatening flash flooding increases after Claudette dumps more than 10 inches of rain in some areas – Magnolia State Live
Forecasters warned of life-threatening flash flooding in parts of the Deep South, particularly in central Alabama, as Tropical Depression Claudette swept through the coastal states early Sunday. Heavy rains brought high water from Saturday evening to Sunday morning in the metropolitan areas of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Flooding in Northport⦠video …
Read More »Auburn University group names first black female drum major
AUBURN, Ala. Brianna Jarvis will lead the Auburn University Marching Band at Jordan-Hare Stadium when the soccer team plays Akron on September 4. She would also go down in history as the group’s first black female drum major. The music education major attended Reeltown High School where she says she …
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