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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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Time, TV network revealed for Auburn football vs. Samford in Week 12
Auburn football's final nonconference game of the season has a start time and a TV designation. The Auburn Tigers will face the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. CT and will stream exclusively on SEC Network+. The Tigers will host the Bulldogs for a final tune-up before playing their biggest game of the year, the Iron Bowl against No. 7 Alabama, a week later on Nov. 28 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Bulldogs enter Week 11 with a 4-6 record and are 4-3 against Southern Conference opponents. Samford will host Western Carolina on Saturday before they travel south on Highway 280 to Auburn on Nov. 21. Auburn is Samford's second FBS opponent on its 2026 schedule. On Oct. 3, the Bulldogs lost to cross-town rival UAB, 33-14, at Protective Stadium. Auburn is 5-4 entering Week 11 after defeating Arkansas, 26-23, last Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Tigers will travel to Mississippi State on Saturday, looking to earn their sixth win and become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2023. SEC football's Week 12 schedule 11 a.m. CT- Wofford at Ole Miss (SEC Network+) 11 a.m. CT- Vanderbilt at Florida (ABC OR
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ESPN predicts the outcome of Auburn football's final three games
The Auburn Tigers snapped their two-game losing streak with a 26-23 win over Arkansas on Saturday. How will the win impact the rest of the season? Auburn has three games remaining and, with a 5-4 record, is one win away from being eligible for the postseason for the first time since 2023. ESPN Football Power Index rates the Tigers' chances of winning at least six games at 95%. It is a safe pick that Auburn will defeat Samford on Nov. 21 to gain that sixth win. Of course, head coach Alex Golesh wants his team to win the rest of their games. A win over Mississippi State this Saturday would give the Tigers the chance to end the season with seven wins. ESPN FPI Auburn season projections After Week 10's win versus Arkansas, here's how many games ESPN projects Auburn to win in 2026. vs Baylor - Win 17-16 (1-0, 0-0) Southern Miss - Win 43-8 (2-0, 0-0) Florida - Loss 39-44 (2-1, 0-1) Vanderbilt - Win 21-15 (3-1, 1-1) at Tennessee - Loss 24-14 (3-2, 1-2) at Georgia - Win 27-24 (4-2, 2-2) LSU - Loss 38-17 (4-3, 2-3) at Ole Miss - Loss 45-15 (4-4, 2-4) Arkansas -
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Nation's top available recruit announces commitment decision
Former Georgia Bulldogs recruiting target Jatori Williams has found a new home. He committed to the Auburn Tigers , according to Hayes Fawcett . Williams is a four-star interior offensive lineman in the class of 2027. The 6-foot-5, 320-pounder plays for Central Phenix City High School in Phenix City, Alabama, which is about 35 miles away from Auburn. He is the No. 5 interior offensive lineman and No. 97 overall prospect in the nation. Prior to his commitment, Williams was the top uncommitted recruit in the country. All of the nation's top-200 recruits are committed to college football programs. Williams decommitted from the Miami Hurricanes on Oct. 13. The Bulldogs were in Williams' top five schools during his original commitment process. When he decommitted from Miami, many thought it would be for Georgia . Instead, the allure of playing college football near his hometown led him to Auburn. Auburn has the No. 11 recruiting class in the nation, but it still lags behind Georgia's fifth-ranked class. Georgia flipped Mark Matthews, the No. 1 offensive tackle in the nation, from Texas A&M on Nov. 9. The Bulldogs likely were not in the market for Williams after landing Matthews. Georgia has earned
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City of Auburn looks toward the future as developments and investments continue
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Over the past year, the City of Auburn has attracted eight new businesses and approved expansions for six others, bringing in nearly $400 million in new investment. My questions focused on two things: why businesses are choosing Auburn, and how this growth will affect current and future residents. “In the late […]
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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 Gymnastics Signs Three Standouts for 2028 Season
Auburn gymnastics signed Niyonna Franklin, Majken Holmgren-Zunti and Aaliyah Oglesby for its 2028 season. Coach Ryan Roberts says the trio brings a mix of power, technique and artistry, with Franklin’s power, Holmgren-Zunti’s bars work and Oglesby’s beam and artistry among their strengths. 3 gymnasts signed for the...
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SGA Elections Committee announces Top 20 Miss Auburn 2027 candidates
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) –The Student Government Association Elections Committee announced the Top 20 candidates for Miss Auburn 2027 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, during a callout event on the back steps of Cater Hall. As a longstanding Auburn tradition, Miss Auburn serves as the official hostess of Auburn University. The...