Auburn
Morning News
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Auburn residents have a busy week — a fundraiser from Care Humane Society supports animal rescue, a special dinner is set at Lakeview Baptist Church on Feb. 6, and art events are planned on Feb. 7 at the Jule Museum of Art and Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Krewe de Tigris will host its ninth annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14 in downtown Auburn as more than 40 floats with a King-and-Queen of Hearts theme pass Thach Concourse. The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association will hold the seventh annual Krewe Krawl from 1-3 p.m. The Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Student Government Association held a Major Candidate Debate Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the Harold D. Melton Student Center Ballroom. Moderated by Eagle Eye TV’s Jack Sublette and Auburn Plainsman’s Brychelle Brooks with WTVM broadcasting, candidates exchanged remarks on campus issues and plans. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Two candidates, Willis Orr and Landen Childress, are running for the 2026 Student Government Association president role. Election week starts today at 3 p.m. at Cater Hall with campaigning until Friday, and voting is set for Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the winner announced at 7 p.m. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Jackson Morse is the only candidate running for 2026 SGA Treasurer and is campaigning under the slogan (Money on Morse) to boost financial literacy and improve student services. Voting will take place Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Hale and Pool are running for SGA vice president as candidates campaign on Haley Concourse from Feb. 3 through Feb. 6. Voting will take place Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (This is part of Auburn’s ongoing student government election.) The Auburn Plainsman
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The local AMC is closed and its 73,000 sqft property at 2111 East University Drive is now listed for sale at $6.95 million, sparking local talk of options such as an ice rink or indoor sports complex. New redevelopment plans will set the future for the site as the community looks to innovative uses. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gus Malzahn, the 60-year-old former Auburn head coach who led teams including Auburn, UCF, and Arkansas State, announced his retirement on Feb. 2 — he plans to focus on family after 35 years in coaching and winning a national title as an offensive coordinator. WAKA
- ➤ Auburn High School hosted a tribute night (honoring survivors and victims of breast cancer) on Jan. 27 as its girls and boys basketball teams beat Smiths Station at home; the girls won 72-29 while the boys secured a 57-50 win, boosting playoff hopes. The Observer
- ➤ The American Junior Golf Association presented an $8,000 check to Auburn Adapted Athletics on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum - supporting adaptive sports programs in the Auburn-Opelika community. The donation is part of the annual Moon Golf Junior Championship that draws elite junior golfers and their families each summer. The Observer
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Auburn Tigers Women's Gymnastics
7-9 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check out a thrilling competition as the Auburn Tigers host the Kentucky Wildcats in women's gymnastics.
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Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers Women's Gymnastics
7:45-9:45 p.m. — Neville Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the thrilling showdown as the Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Auburn Tigers in women's gymnastics.
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Georgia Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Neville Arena — Ticketed event — Watch the thrilling clash as Auburn takes on Georgia in women's basketball.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers at Auburn Tigers Baseball
5:59-9:59 p.m. — Plainsman Park — Prices vary — Cheer on the Auburn Tigers as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in an exciting collegiate baseball matchup.
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LSU Tigers at Auburn Tigers Basketball
9-11 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check for ticket prices — A thrilling NCAA basketball showdown awaits in Auburn as the Tigers face off on the court.
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Gymnastics Meet: Auburn vs. Michigan State
7-8 p.m. — Neville Arena — Admission details not specified — Witness an exciting gymnastics showdown as Auburn takes on Michigan State.
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