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Thompson pulls away from Hoover, sets up rematch with Opelika
ALABASTER – Thompson had three weeks to prepare for its playoff rematch with Hoover, and the Warriors showed little sign of rust when they finally returned to the field Friday night. Behind a prolific performance from quarterback Trent Seaborn and a receiving corps that repeatedly stretched Hoover's defense, Thompson...
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Opelika impressive in 42-21 road win at Fairhope
For a second straight year, the Opelika Bulldogs are making a strong postseason run. After reaching the final Class 7A state championship game a year ago, the 2026 Bulldogs have outscored their first two playoff opponents by a combined 45 points. Their second-round win was a convincing 42-21 road victory over Region 1 champion Fairhope Friday night.
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Laura Clark: Auburn’s proposed mosque sits on land owned by a trust named in a Hamas-financing case
The controversy surrounding Auburn’s proposed five-acre mosque has brought a much larger national issue into focus. Allison Sinclair of Rightside Media has drawn attention to the project and the questions surrounding its approval, ownership, and financing. Who is listed as the owner of the land for the Auburn Islamic Center’s proposed mosque? Lee County property […] The post Laura Clark: Auburn’s proposed mosque sits on land owned by a trust named in a Hamas-financing case appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
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Remains found in Alabama nearly 30 years ago identified as missing Georgia man
Remains found near Interstate 65 in Alabama in 1997 identified as Georgia man Jimmy Monroe Pitts using advanced DNA testing. Sheriff's office concludes investigation with no evidence of foul play; family finally receives answers after nearly 30 years. Human remains discovered near Interstate 65 in Atmore, Alabama, nearly 30 years...
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Lumber mill in Alabama to close indefinitely, lay off over 100 workers
A lumber mill in Alabama recently announced that it's shuttering its operations, resulting in layoffs affecting over 100 workers. West Fraser Huguley OSB Lumber Mill is in Lanett, Alabama, near the Alabama-Georgia state line. The mill produces engineered wood products such as plywood and particleboard, northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and more. In a WARN notice filed on Oct. 29, the company announced the closure of the plant in January of next year. The WARN Act , a federal law enacted in 1988, requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide advance written notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. The law generally requires a 60-day notice to help workers prepare for the loss of employment. 'Housing affordability' leads to cutbacks The company has chosen to curtail production at its Lanett facility as well as in Leola, Arkansas, due to "continued weakness in demand for wood products used in new home construction and repair and renovation applications" as well as "higher energy-related input costs" than previous years. The company said it expects the two closures to reduce its capacity "by 500 million square feet (3/8-inch) and SYP capacity by 225 million board feet, both on an
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Jordan-Hare Stadium to turn into ‘Winter Wonderland’ featuring a festive light show this December
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — The holidays are upon us, and Auburn University Athletics is bringing an immersive holiday experience to those in a festive mood. According to university officials, on select evenings throughout December, guests can experience ‘War Eagle Wonderland’. The wonderland transforms Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium into a holiday destination with sparkling lights, a projection […]
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Auburn University, Mississippi State football game postponed due to FAA ground stop
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — The Southeast Conference (SEC) announced Friday evening that the football match between Auburn University and Mississippi State originally scheduled for 11 a.m. CDT Saturday morning has now been postponed due to the FAA nationwide ground stop. RELATED: Columbus Airport responds to nationwide FAA issued ground stop for all US flights SEC […]