Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Auburn.
Alabama Power reported a cybersecurity breach last week that allowed an unauthorized party to access limited customer details for about 100,000 accounts; affected customers are receiving one year of free credit monitoring through Equifax, and the company has taken immediate steps to secure its systems.
Auburn residents can repurpose old smartphones into home security cameras using the free AlfredCamera app.
The tool offers live video and motion alerts (viewable on both iPhone and Android) to help you monitor your home when devices are plugged in and safely positioned.
Auburn University will host its 79th annual Hey Day tomorrow on campus.
The event features a pep rally, inflatable obstacle course, and catered lunch while students, faculty, and staff share friendly greetings with name tags, shirts, and pins provided by student government.
Auburn men’s basketball has added veteran forward Owen Freeman for his final season today.
He transferred from Iowa & Creighton and said his connection with coach Matt Gatens helped him choose the Tigers.
Auburn coaches say Byrum Brown’s turnover problem is fixable — his team will work on his decision making and offensive line protection as they prepare to face Georgia after a bye week.
Junior guard Tahaad Pettiford is Auburn’s only basketball player named to the preseason All-SEC third team after posting strong averages last season.
The Tigers will play Florida State today at Ballin’ in Boutwell.
Auburn will counter Xavier Atkins’ absence against Georgia by shifting more defensive snaps to linebacker Bryce Deas and junior De’Marcus Riddick.
Coach Alex Golesh said the team will lean on both players to fill the key playmaking role.
Auburn opened its fall exhibition schedule with a 20—3 win over Gulf Coast State in 10 innings Sunday.
Transfer sophomore Katelyn Hubley pitched three perfect innings and senior Ma'Nia Womack powered a grand slam as the Tigers prep for upcoming games.
Alabama high school volleyball teams ended regular season play last week after most weekend tournaments were canceled because of Hurricane Isais & now begin postseason area tournaments today that must be completed by Friday, with Week 8 rankings spotlighting top teams and players.
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