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The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Alabama prison chief responds to families’ criticism
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faced pointed criticism this week from families of inmates during an emotional public hearing, issued a statement Thursday saying the department is working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Is Jarquez Hunter Auburn’s offensive MVP?
Auburn’s offense was less than spectacular last season as it finished No. 11 in the SEC with an average of 351 yards per game. Scoring-wise, the Tigers also finished No. 11 in the conference by scoring 26.1 points per contest. The only consistent aspect of Auburn’s offense was running back Jarquez Hunter, who ended the season with 909 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. Despite Auburn’s additions to its receiver room, Auburn’s success will still depend heavily on Hunter. ESPN’s Bill Connelly revealed that Hunter is his favorite Auburn player in his SEC preview, and explained just how valuable Hunter was to the...
Alabama gas and travel centers included in $1.1 billion acquisition
Casey’s General Stores Inc. on Friday announced it is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion, growing the company by 198 stores and a dealer network. Restaurant News is reporting the deal. CEFCO operates 11 stores in Alabama, clustered around the Gulf Coast. When completed, the...
The real story behind the perceived increase in HS transfer athletes: ‘It’s 100 percent out of control’
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Guests are beginning to arrive on Auburn’s campus for the biggest recruiting event of the season, Big Cat Weekend. Hugh Freeze and his coaching staff will welcome several uncommitted recruits and even more talented 2026 targets. However, its toughest recruiting effort will be spent on four players committed to playing college football elsewhere. A total of 22 known recruits from the 2025 cycle will be present during Big Cat Weekend, with four committed to fellow Power Four programs. According to Auburn Undercover’s running list of Big Cat visitors, four-star athlete Derick Smith (Alabama), four-star EDGE Zion Grady (Ohio State), three-star RB Daune...
Auburn joins college network in support of students from rural areas, small towns
AUBURN — Auburn University recently joined the Small Town and Rural Students College Network (STARS) in support of recruitment efforts in small and rural areas. The network — first announced a year ago with an initial cohort of 16 universities and now doubling its membership to 32 of the nation’s most prominent universities and colleges — creates new pathways to college for students who might not otherwise recognize the full range of educational offerings available to them.
Fridays with Phillip: Pre-camp Auburn football thoughts
Welcome back to another edition of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. On Episode 6 of Fridays with Phillip, we discuss Auburn preseason camp, talk about what type of quarterback play is needed to win a championship, why it's harder for Auburn to break through than other programs, and the impact on roster size changes in college sports.
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