Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of July.
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💼 Business
David Hoffmann nearly pursued a football career before choosing family to build Lee Enterprises' business empire; he credits his early decisions (including a missed scholarship) with shaping his success.
Lee Enterprises chairman David Hoffmann announced a multi-million dollar investment to preserve community newspapers and bolster the local news framework that Auburn residents rely on.
The funding is expected to support quality journalism for future generations.
🏈 Sports
AL.com's sports panel now expects Texas to win the SEC championship in 2026 after their earlier 2025 prediction missed, earning 142 poll points (six more than Georgia) in the 80th annual football report.
Former Auburn safety Jamien Sherwood works with veteran linebacker Demario Davis (a 14-year pro) during the Jets' offseason program to prepare for the 2026 season.
Sherwood, who stepped up after C.J. Mosley was injured, said Davis' guidance is already a valuable boost to his game.
The Thunder signed former high school standout Brooks Barnhizer to a two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, and he will compete in the upcoming summer leagues (his father played for Auburn in the late 1970s).
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