Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
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💼 Business
Between July 7, 2025 and May 12, 2026, Family Dollar closed 350 stores and Alabama lost 21 locations, marking an 11.9% reduction in the state’s footprint.
The chain—now owned by Brigade Capital Management—optimized operations amid rising consumer costs.
🏈 Sports
Auburn basketball’s roster nears completion as guard Mantas Rubštavičius has committed but has not yet signed, and coach Steven Pearl said details will be shared soon.
The Tigers are set to start practice in June and tour Greece in August to boost their backcourt.
Auburn native Keldric Faulk signed a four-year rookie contract worth about $17 million with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday — he is the first first-round pick from Auburn since 2020.
His deal includes a signing bonus and a team option for future seasons.
Sports Director Lindsey Bonner talked with Will Fisher (Capitol Hill Golf Director) about Legislator Course's number 3 hole (one of 18 great holes in the River Region).
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