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FMU Chorale to Perform at National Championship Game

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
5 days ago

he Florida Memorial University Chorale will perform “America the Beautiful” as part of the pregame ceremonies for the 2026 National Football Championship Game. The performance is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, live at Hard Rock Stadium before an audience of more than 65,000 fans, with millions more expected to watch as it airs live on ESPN. The National Championship Game consistently ranks among ESPN’s highest-rated broadcasts each year.

he Florida Memorial University Chorale will perform “America the Beautiful” as part of the pregame ceremonies for the 2026 National Football Championship Game. The performance is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, live at Hard Rock Stadium before an audience of more than 65,000 fans, with millions more expected to watch as it airs live on ESPN. The National Championship Game consistently ranks among ESPN’s highest-rated broadcasts each year. As the nation gathers on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to celebrate unity and excellence, Florida Memorial University is deeply honored to share its proud legacy of faith, scholarship, and service on this grand national stage. Tune in Monday night, (1/19/26) 7:30PM, EST

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Lee County EMA to Host Free Skywarn Training on May 9

8 hours ago

"Lee County EMA to Host Skywarn Training The Lee County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host a Skywarn Training on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The training will take place at the EMA Office located at 1800 Frederick Road in Opelika. Skywarn is a volunteer program with the National Weather Service. Skywarn volunteers are trained to identify and report severe weather events, such as tornadoes, hail, and flash floods. This information is used by the National Weather Service to issue timely and accurate warnings, which can help to save lives. The Skywarn training session will cover the following topics: What is severe weather? How to identify severe weather How to report severe weather Severe weather safety tips The training session is free and open to the public. However, registration is required. To register, please visit the Lee County EMA website or call 334-749-0240. “We are excited to offer this training to the public,” said Rita Smith, Director of the Lee County EMA. “Skywarn volunteers play a vital role in helping us to protect our community from severe weather. We encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about severe weather to attend this training.”"

Lee County to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment

3 days ago

"Notice is hereby given that the Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Lee County Courthouse to consider a proposed amendment to the Lee County Zoning Ordinance regarding regulations for agricultural land use."

Lee County Commission to Meet April 15

3 days ago

"The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2024, at the Lee County Courthouse. Date: April 15, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Lee County Courthouse, Opelika, AL"

Lee County Commission to Meet April 15

3 days ago

"The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2024, at the Lee County Courthouse. Date: April 15, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Lee County Courthouse, Opelika, AL"

Lee County to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment

3 days ago

"Notice is hereby given that the Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Lee County Courthouse to consider a proposed amendment to the Lee County Zoning Ordinance regarding regulations for agricultural land use."

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