Letohatchee
Letohatchee, AL · Arts & Culture
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USA TODAY
What led to the iconic photo of Uga V and the Auburn player?
In 1996, a photographer for the Montgomery Advertiser snapped a picture that is somewhat of a legend in the world of college football. The image shows Uga V, the University of Georgia’s live bulldog mascot, lunging toward an Auburn University football player during a game. The photograph isn’t just an unforgettable image ; it speaks to the depth of the rivalry between the two teams. The annual matchup is famously referred to as the "Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry." The teams first went head-to-head on the football field more than 130 years ago, on February 20, 1892. Watch this video to hear the story behind the photo of Uga and the Auburn player. It’s been 30 years since that picture was taken, and Charles Seiler, the man holding Uga’s leash, told USA TODAY what led to that historic moment and what he says is the “most famous” picture of himself. Back in 1996, football stadiums didn’t have jumbotrons. So, to see the play, Seiler and Uga V had to move closer to the field to follow the action. “It was a long play,” Seiler says. “An Auburn player made a good play. Caught the ball, ran in the end zone.” The
The Independent
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3 Lost Alabama Neighborhoods That Disappeared From the Map
Alabama’s missing neighborhoods are sometimes hidden beneath places whose present purpose seems obvious: a military installation, industrial land or a redeveloped city center. Their earlier residential lives can be much harder to see. The houses are gone, street patterns have changed, and a name that once meant home may appear mainly in an archive.
auburntigers.com
Top-ranked Tigers win Steelwood Collegiate Invitational
LOXLEY, Alabama – The No. 1 Auburn men’s golf team capped a busy week with its second team victory in five days, winning the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational with a 42-under 822 the par 72, 7,096-yard Steelwood Country Club in Loxley, Alabama. “I’m really proud of the team and...
Yellowhammer News
opelikaobserver.com
Auburn Chamber to host Veterans Day reception Nov. 11
AUBURN — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce will host a Veterans Day reception Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. at its office, located at 714 E. Glenn Ave. in Auburn. The reception will follow the city of Auburn’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Auburn Veterans Memorial and will provide an opportunity for community members to continue honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Auburn Plainsman
Celebrating November in the Auburn-Opelika area
In this season of giving, there are plenty of ways to connect with the Auburn and Opelika community. Read on for a list of local events to catch this month. 1. AUsome Amphibians and Reptiles: The Kreher Nature Preserve invites guests to “kick off football weekend the wild way,” by showcasing an exhibit of amphibians and reptiles. Herpetology experts and educators will be there to educate guests on these creatures and their ecosystems. The event will take place on Nov. 6 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, but children under the age of three can attend for free. Tickets are available on their website and also at the event.
alabamagolf.org
Team Alabama has a Strong Showing at the Inaugural USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA (Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2026) – Final results of the Inaugural USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase held at Quixote Club in Sumter, SC, on October 31-November 1, 2026. Championship Links: Scores & Results | Championship Homepage | Photo Gallery | Meet Team Alabama. Girls’ Championship. On...
Troy Messenger
Black Tee Golf officially opens in Troy
The Black Tee Golf Club held their ribbon cutting on Tuesday, officially opening the first golf simulator in Troy. The ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Black Tee is owned by partners Jarrod Stone, Micah Johnson and Corey Lowe, who are not new to the Troy business community, as Stone and Johnson are also co-owners of Busy Bee Lawnscapes.