Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
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💼 Business
2A USA is expanding its Auburn facility with a $32 million investment that will add 50 jobs and boost production of advanced aluminum components for the heavy truck industry — Gov. Ivey and local leaders said the investment underscores Auburn’s strong manufacturing base.
ServisFirst Bank was ranked sixth among banks with $10B-$50B in assets on the American Banker list using data from year-end 2025.
The bank (the only Alabama-based institution in the top 10) showed a strong three-year average return on average equity.
Jack Sommer joined McShane Construction Company's Auburn office as vice president to lead its commercial projects across the Southeast.
He brings over 20 years of experience (including project management and pre-construction roles) and holds a master’s degree from Auburn University.
🎭 Culture
Sam Hendrix, author of Auburn: A History in Street Names, will speak Aug.
26 at noon at the Museum of East Alabama in Opelika during the Lunchbreak Lecture Series to share the story of Dr. John Darby — a local science teacher who created a miracle elixir used on battlefields and in drug stores.
🎓 Education
The Horseshoe Bend Regional Library System is expanding its outreach with more story times across Lee County and a $25,000 mobile book locker arriving in Smiths Station.
Officials said the locker will provide 24/7 access to reserved materials and is funded by state+aid.
🏈 Sports
On Aug. 14, Lee-Scott Academy held a scrimmage at the renovated Jud Scott Field with a new scoreboard & artificial turf that improved the game-day atmosphere.
The Warriors will host rivals Glenwood on Friday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. in a season-opening matchup.
Auburn football held its third practice session Tuesday morning at Jordan-Hare Stadium where tight ends performed red zone drills.
Transfers Jonathan Echols (USF) and Hunter Herring (ULM) missed practice due to soft tissue injuries, and the team will have its second scrimmage Wednesday.
Auburn's Tigers held their 14th preseason practice Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's scrimmage with limited media viewing to focus on individual drills.
The team returned players to campus apartments as coaches adjusted strategies & prepared for the season.
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