An investigation byYellowhammer News today uncovered the City of Opelika has removed Mallory Hagan’s name from the city’s official welcome signs.

The overnight change came after a petition to remove official town signs honoring Hagan had been signed onto by nearly 1,000 residents. The signs were initially put up to honor her winning the Miss America pageant in 2013.

The petition’s author also claimed victory on Tuesday night.

“I am writing to let you all know that the city has removed the signs. We are thankful to the city and Mayor for their swift action in this matter,” Lori S. wrote, along with a timely quote from Kirk.

While Opelika officials were not able to comment on the removal on Wednesday morning, before and after pictures of the sign confirms it:

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