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Taylor Swift’s new track Patient Zero pushed Alabama native Ella Langley’s Choosin' Texas from its record 24-week run at No. 1 to No. 2 on Billboard.

Swift disrupted the charts previously and her songs continue to shape pop music.

Professor Angela Burque has run Expressions of a Braveheart for 16 years, meeting every other Monday at 4:30 p.m. in Auburn to let students and young people with moderate to severe disabilities create art, music, and dance, with the semester ending at Opelika Sportsplex.

GE Aerospace will invest $1M in a local workforce training program today, said Mayor Ron Anders + the move is expected to boost job skills and strengthen the community for future growth.

Lee County veterans will access enhanced suicide prevention support as two federal grants were announced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Southeastern Vet to Vet secures a $750,000 grant & the Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD receives $507,500 for community services starting this fall in Lee County.

Meteorologist James Spann warned that a potential hurricane near Mobile Bay may force officials to move the Alabama-Georgia game if severe weather develops; updated forecasts will be available tomorrow — decision details remain pending further data.

Auburn Tigers beat Opelika Bulldogs 14 to 11 at Duck Samford Stadium on Oct.

2, with Ryan Donaldson intercepting a pass late to save the win (securing bragging rights and positioning the team for a playoff bye).

Auburn’s Lady Tigers blanked Opelika’s Lady Bulldogs 26-0 in flag football at Duck Samford Stadium on Sept.

30; Taylor Plott threw three touchdown passes and ran another (setting the tone for rivalry week) as coach Alison Link emphasized improved red-zone plays.

On Tuesday, Auburn men's basketball landed four-star Davis Cochran, the No. 104 overall prospect and 6-foot-9 power forward from Brentwood.

He averaged 21.9 points last season and chose Auburn over several competing schools to boost the Tigers' frontcourt for the 2027-28 season.

Multiple high school cross country meets in Alabama saw strong performances despite weather forcing the Oct.

3 T.R. Miller Challenge to be canceled, and teams are gearing up for upcoming contests including today's AISA Varsity State Championships at Kiesel Park (11 a.m.).

Auburn’s football team enters the bye week with a 3-2 record as coach Golesh faces scrutiny after questionable offensive play calls (a fourth-and-1 toss drew heavy criticism).

The offense struggled to score early while defense and special teams kept the Tigers competitive.

Glenwood School lost 36-32 to UMS-Wright on Oct.

2 at Sammy Howard Field when late touchdowns cost a 10-point lead. The team will travel Friday, Oct. 9 to face McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile.