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Peanut Butter Festival returns to Brundidge
Lawrence Bowden, longtime president of the hosting Peanut Butter Festival, said Brundidge had two of the first commercial peanut butter mills in the Southeastern United States. The J.D. Johnston Peanut Butter Mill opened in 1929, and two years later, the Johnson brothers, Grady and Oscar, were in the peanut butter...
Auburn Plainsman
The life of a newsgirl: AU professor's book reveals forgotten history of girl newsies
For Auburn University journalism professor Dr. Autumn Linford, research is less about finding an answer than figuring out where to look for it. That mindset led Linford on a five-year journey to uncover the stories of girls who once sold newspapers on America’s streets. Linford’s recently published book, “Extra!...
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Longtime Nashville entertainment reporter, Montgomery native Jimmy Carter dies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Longtime Nashville entertainment reporter and Montgomery native Jimmy Carter has died, his family announced on social media. He was 73. Carter was born in 1952 in Montgomery. He grew up in the area and got his start in the media business at the radio station WHHY, also known as Y-102.
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Amelia Boynton’s Home in Selma, Alabama
The historic bungalow located on Lapsley Street was built in 1916 was initially owned by Booker T. Washington. Later owned by the Amelia and Samuel Boynton, the home played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement. The home served as a hub for civil rights leaders during the Selma voting rights campaign. Civil rights illuminaries, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young, Diane Nash, C.T. Vivian, and Bernard Lafayette, gathered here. The first draft of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was written here.
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Concert Review: The Band Honey
On September 5th, The Band Honey released Anemoia. Just six days later, they performed their newest EP to a sold-out crowd at the Sound Wall in Opelika, Alabama. The indie rock band takes inspiration from 80s staples from groups like Tears For Fears and contemporary acts like the psychedelic-rock group Ocean Alley. Formed in 2024, the band is quickly becoming a staple of the Auburn-Opelika music scene.
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Auburn Housing Authority to host Fall Festival on Thursday
Residents will get the opportunity to connect to community partners and services available in the area Thursday when the Auburn Housing Authority hosts an evening of fun and outreach during its annual Fall Festival. The Fall Festival, which will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Ridgecrest Community...
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HGTV Names Bienville Square Alabama’s Best Park
HGTV has selected the best public parks and green spaces in every state, and Mobile’s historic Bienville Square received the honor for Alabama, Mobile Bay Now reports. HGTV noted the park’s connection to Mardi Gras while also crediting the recent renovation following Hurricane Sally in 2020. “Today, Mobile’s Bienville Square is the site of the state’s Mardi Gras festivities. This historic park takes up an entire city block and also hosts events like weddings, live concerts and Kids Days. Damaged by Hurricane Sally in 2020, the Square reopened in spring 2024, just in time to mark its bicentennial. Its large trees, iconic cast iron fountain, lawns, benches and paved paths make it a favorite,” the article said. The origins of the park date back to 1824 when the federal government reserved the plot as a city park, and it was eventually named after Mobile’s founder Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
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Jumanji in the Jungle: UPC Brings Movie Night to Neville Arena
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) – On Tuesday, October 13, Auburn University's University Program Council (UPC) transformed Neville Arena into a jungle-themed movie night for students to enjoy a special screening of Jumanji. The event took place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., welcoming Auburn students for an evening of food,...
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Nate Bargatze Show: Know Before You Go
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University and Auburn Athletics will host world renowned comedian Nate Bargatze and his Big Dumb Eyes Goes to College tour on Friday, Oct. 16 in Neville Arena. Parking lots open Friday at 2 p.m. CT, with gates opening at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 7 p.m.
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The Rundown: Fall Festivities & Frightful Fun
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - From pumpkin patches and spooky adventures to cultural celebrations, live entertainment, community fitness, and family-friendly festivals, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the fall season. Whether you’re looking to get moving for a great cause, enjoy live music, celebrate local traditions, or...
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Davis and Raad sweep SEC weekly honors
AUBURN, Ala. – Following a dominant performance at the Haskins Intercollegiate, senior Anna Davis and freshman Gia Raad of the Auburn women’s golf team have swept the SEC weekly honors with Davis earning Golfer of the Week and Raad earning Freshman of the Week. Davis led Auburn to...
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The March Quilts, Celebrating Community, Legacy of the Civil Rights Era, Can Be Viewed Sunday at The Altamont School
The Altamont School will display the full collection of The March Quilts nonprofit arts initiative in a public event Sunday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. The quilts, created by Alabama residents, are colorful, diverse and inspiring reflections about community and the legacy of the Civil Rights Era. Artist, educator and Altamont...
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Auburn golf teams to compete at 2027 St. Andrews Links Collegiate
STAMFORD, Conn. – The Auburn men’s and women’s golf teams are set to take part in the fifth annual St. Andrews Links Collegiate, Oct. 11-13, 2027, and will go against Arizona State, Yale and the University of St. Andrews, Golf Channel announced Wednesday. Beginning in 2023, the...
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3rd annual Creek Friends Festival returns this weekend
The countdown to the 3rd Annual Creek Friends Festival is only days away and the excitement is building for Students Day on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and for Public Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The two-day Creek Friends Festival...
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No. 5 Auburn runs away with team title at Haskins Intercollegiate
AUBURN, Ala. – Led by Anna Davis who won the individual title at -13, the No. 5 Auburn University women’s golf team ran away with the Haskins Intercollegiate team title and won the tournament by 30 strokes on Tuesday at the Country Club of Columbus. The Tigers led...