Auburn
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Korea Fuel Tech America, Inc. is expanding its Auburn facility at Auburn Technology Park South by investing $4 million to add 17 new jobs+ the company has produced eco-friendly fuel parts in Auburn since 2022. The Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Troy police released the names of three people killed in shootings on July 20; 23-year-old Johnathan Rayvon Williams—accused of shooting 42-year-old Christopher Stanford and 33-year-old Aquantis Thomas—was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. WAKA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local officials gathered last week at Love’s Travel Stop in Smiths Station to cut the ribbon on a new EV charging station funded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs through its EV infrastructure program. The station, located on the busy U.S. 280 corridor, will give EV owners a convenient spot to charge their vehicles—boosting travel ease and local business. The Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its Monday night meeting, the Lee County Commission updated residents on the broadband project funded by over $4.4 million in ARPA funds, noting several completed and ongoing projects that will boost high-speed internet in underserved areas—measures aimed at improving county services. The commission also provided an update on the Helping Families Initiative to reduce juvenile crime and truancy and announced the new TextMyGov program, which will launch on August 4 to send targeted updates to citizens. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marbury flag football veterans, coming off a second-round playoff run last season, are gearing up for the new season and will show new players the ropes while coach Zachary Cummings focuses on key fundamentals. The team will build better speed and agility and aims for a deeper postseason run—preparing to improve their teamwork in the upcoming season. WAKA
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2025 Involvement Fair
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Auburn Campus Green — Free entry — Discover your interests at the fair with 200 organizations and enjoy complimentary food and games.
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