After weeks of clues, searching, and excitement across the area, The Great American Treasure Hunt has officially come to an end!
Congratulations to Jay Coleman, who successfully located the hidden treasure chest at Shady Park in Opelika, becoming this year's Grand Prize winner!
Hundreds of listeners followed daily clues, picked up official treasure maps from participating sponsors, and explored communities throughout the listening area in hopes of finding the hidden chest. In the end, Jay pieced together the clues, made the final search, and uncovered the treasure.
The Great American Treasure Hunt once again brought families and friends together for a fun-filled summer adventure while supporting many outstanding local businesses throughout East Alabama.
2026 Great American Treasure Hunt Prize Package
Jay Coleman takes home an incredible collection of prizes, including:
- Auburn Trailer & Outdoors — $150 Store Gift Certificate
- Goree's Furniture — $1,500 Store Gift Certificate
- Reynolds Outdoors — Fishing Rod
- Hamilton's on Magnolia — $300 Restaurant Gift Card
- L & M Pawn & Gun — $150 Store Gift Certificate
- Four Seasons FCU — $150 Gift Basket
- Orthopedic Clinic — $150 Gift Card
- Baumhower's — $200 Store Gift Certificate
- Byron's BBQ — $200 Store Gift Certificate
- Kenny Knox — $150 Store Gift Certificate
- One Forty Grill — $200 Store Gift Certificate
- Bubba's Medicine Shop — $150 Gift Card
- Opelika True Value — Prime 1100 Pellet Grill, Halo Prime Battery/Charger Set, and a bag of Bear Mountain Hickory Pellets
- Holiday Inn Resort – Panama City Beach, Florida — 4-Day, 3-Night Stay
A huge thank you to all of our participating sponsors for making this year's hunt possible, and to everyone who listened, searched, and made the Great American Treasure Hunt another tremendous success.
Be sure to keep listening to 97.7 The Kicker, FOX Sports The Game, Mix 96.7, and Hallelujah 1520 AM for more contests, local events, and chances to win throughout the year.
Congratulations again to Jay Coleman, our 2026 Great American Treasure Hunt Champion! We can't wait to do it all again next year.