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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Education has announced 16 finalists for 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year—three from our area—and will narrow the finalists to four before the winner is named in May. WAKA
- ➤ More than half of families applying for Alabama’s new school voucher program have children in private schools or being homeschooled, according to figures released on Tuesday by Gov. Kay Ivey’s office. The state will notify eligible families beginning May 1 if they get up to $7,000 for tuition or $2,000 for home school costs—lawmakers may request more funds if needed. Opelika-Auburn News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Alabama lawmakers approved new regulations that require pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse small pharmacies at least the Medicaid rate for prescription drugs to help prevent closures. The bill now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey — the measure aims to support independent pharmacists who have seen many outlets shutter in recent years. Opelika-Auburn News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama legislators passed a bill on Apr 9 that speeds up Medicaid for pregnant women by covering their outpatient care for up to 60 days while applications are reviewed—now the law goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. WAKA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold said he will skip the Manning Passing Academy—choosing instead to focus on bonding with his new receivers—to build trust for the fall season. AL.com
- ➤ The final AP Top 25 poll released on April 9 shows Florida as No.1 with its national championship win, Auburn at No.4, and Alabama at No.6 after the season ended. Florida secured its title with a 65-63 win over Houston, and other teams saw position shifts as the rankings were updated. WAKA
- ➤ Auburn football has signed transfer Eric Singleton Jr. — who had 1,468 receiving yards and nine touchdowns at Georgia Tech — to boost the offense this season and help the team aim for a national championship. He said he fits well in Coach Hugh Freeze’s system and will focus on making plays in the red zone. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn kicker Alex McPherson is back in spring practice after undergoing December surgery that removed his large intestine to treat ulcerative colitis. He hopes to boost his performance in the 2025 season—joining returning kickers Towns McGough and Ian Vachon and transfer Connor Gibbs. AL.com
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