Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lee County Commission conducted an open house and ribbon-cutting event for its new engineering facility in Opelika on October 28, 2024. Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ Auburn High and Opelika football coaches participated in a 'Get To Know Your Coach' game at First Baptist Church Opelika's Fall Festival. Opelika-Auburn News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bahamian judge revoked the bond for Lindsay Shiver and Terence Bethel, accused in a murder-for-hire plot, after they breached pre-trial conditions by discussing the case on television. AL.com
- ➤ Two individuals were fatally shot and three others injured in a Bullock County incident, with the State Bureau of Investigation handling the case. WAKA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expresses support for Parole Board Chair Leigh Gwathney and discusses her executive decision to replace Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis with retired Brigadier General Jeffrey L. 'Fig' Newton for improved administration. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross and student organizations will host the annual Vampire Cup Blood Drive at Auburn University to encourage blood donations through a competitive yet friendly event among chapters. Eagle Eye TV
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating a rabies exposure incident involving a stray kitten in Auburn, leading to preventative vaccinations for exposed individuals. Opelika-Auburn News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keyron Crawford's impactful performance, highlighted by his role in Auburn's win over Kentucky, positions him as a crucial yet understated part of the team's defensive success. AL.com
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