Mr. Penny is a local celebrity. He is often found at Auburn’s sports’ events and, of course, at Toomer’s Corner later. He is very optimistic, encouraging and friendly. When at the football games, he gets to sit in the student section and when we score he does 50 push-ups! He does those push-ups at age 57! When we went to Arizona last year, the community donated $9000 so he and his wife could have an all-expenses paid trip.
On Monday a week ago, he was discovered at home with a gunshot to the head. The docs at EAMC labored for hours on him and it was touch-and-go for a while. He is now stabilized and at UAB receiving more specialized care.
This has shaken and shocked our town.
Oh, I do know who he is! So sorry to hear this dreadful news. Prayers for him and his recovery.
Our prayers go out to him also. I have heard of Mr Penny.
I was at Toomer’s Corner last night. Bad accident there right before my eyes. A motorcyclist was hit by a car trying to take a left on College St. Said he didn’t even see the guy. The motorcylce did not have his headlight on, and this was just at dusk.
Too many people drive like jerks downtown; especially College and Magnolia where the lanes go from two to one.