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War Eagle Run Fest will feature a new Chamber Challenge where Auburn and Opelika business teams start registering Oct.

13 + each entry donates $5 to local charities before the race returns next February with awards for team spirit like best dressed.

During the Grow More, Give More challenge that ended on Labor Day, Alabama gardeners donated 124,414 pounds of produce from extra rows and community gardens to food banks and local organizations.

Butler County led the effort (26,265 pounds) to help 24,000 individuals.

Chef David Bancroft officially opens the second Bow & Arrow location at 2298 E.

University Drive, expanding the restaurant's footprint with a moody design, and the upcoming Bluebonnet Market will offer grab-and-go options in the coming weeks.

Auburn's Momma Goldberg’s Deli celebrated 50 years on Sept.

13 at its original location on West Magnolia Avenue and Donahue Drive, with appearances by Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown, Aubie the Tiger, and founder Don DeMent.

On June 9, Auburn hosted an international soccer friendly between Argentina and Iceland that generated an estimated $27.2 million for Lee County.

The match drew 88,043 announced attendees and boosted local hotel and restaurant business, officials said.

On Sept. 10, Auburn’s Raptor Center hosted a Media Day featuring Independence (a prized bald eagle) in preparation for the Tigers’ home game at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The center trains the birds frequently (adapting to changing weather) so they can safely perform in front of nearly 90,000 fans.

Auburn High School's Lady Tigers swept Smiths Station 3-0 on Monday, with Ruth Johnson and Bentley Lassiter leading strong serves and attacks in sets of 25-7, 25-4, and 25-7, and the win set up an area championship against Opelika High School on Tuesday.

Trinity Christian School beat The Oaks School 3-2 on Tuesday, Sept.

8, in a grueling volleyball match that tested the Lady Eagles’ energy & team spirit. Trinity will face Chambers Academy in LaFayette and The Oaks will play in Montgomery tomorrow at 5 p.m.

Auburn beat Southern Miss 43-8 at Jordan-Hare after a 55-minute lightning delay, with cornerback Andre Jordan Jr.'s pick-six setting a record for fastest defensive score and quarterback Byrum Brown adding two touchdown passes to mark Golesh’s first home win.

High school cross country races took place last week in Alabama and nearby states, featuring close wins and state-leading times from local runners.

Multiple meets begin today & over the weekend to offer more local action and support for tomorrow’s races.

After a strong first-half lead, Glenwood School lost 38-33 to St. Paul’s Episcopal on Sept.

11 at Sammy Howard Field when the Saints’ rushing attack took control + coach Ryan Nelson said the result showed a need to get more players ready for the rematch on Sept. 18 at Knight Stadium.