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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonna Threadgill — owner of Woof Ave. animal rescue — said the rescue was forced to vacate its Opelika Road home of 10 years on Tuesday, Aug. 12; it must relocate by the end of September. The move will affect long-time supporters and the local community. Opelika-Auburn News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city & county will construct a new roundabout at the Moores Mill & Society Hill intersection later this year to manage heavy traffic from Auburn. The two governments are sharing the cost to improve road safety and traffic flow. Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey set the special election dates for House District 38 after Rep. Debbie Wood resigned when her husband got a new job in Pensacola. The primary will be held on Tuesday, October 21 — a runoff if needed will be on Tuesday, November 18 — and the general election is set for Tuesday, February 3 with major party filings due by Wednesday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m. and independent filings by Tuesday, October 21 at 5:00 p.m. WAKA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FluMist Home is a new service that now brings the government-approved nasal spray flu vaccine to homes in Alabama (delivery fee $8.99). Most insurance plans cover the vaccine (available in 34 states) to help residents stay protected this flu season. WAKA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University will honor Bo Jackson at the Iron Bowl this football season to mark the 40th anniversary of his Heisman Trophy winning season. Jackson played football, baseball and track at Auburn and his sports and community achievements continue to inspire fans—his legacy lives on. WAKA
TRAVEL NEWS
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