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Auburn University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will stage Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street from Feb.

19-28 at Telfair B. Peet Mainstage Theatre. The production features updated lighting and period costumes to bring the 18th-century tale to life.

Sarah Penner, a New York Times bestselling author, will be keynote speaker at the Opelika Book Festival on Thursday, Feb.

26 at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Opelika Public Library, tickets cost $35 (including a signed copy of her new book, The Amalfi Curse) with limited free options for admittance.

Alabamians can save money when a severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb.

20 and runs until midnight Sunday, Feb. 22. Updated exemption limits let families buy flashlights, portable generators and other supplies tax free; local retailers encourage planning ahead.

Eleven-year-old authors Jaliyah Wilson and Mackenzie Todd have published three books now in their school library, inspiring young writers to follow their dreams.

They credit supportive teachers like Mrs. Lawler (who helped guide their journey) for nurturing their talent.

City officials placed Auburn under a Phase 1 Drought Watch on Feb.

9 due to record low rainfall over the past five months. Rain is forecasted for the weekend, and officials encourage residents to conserve water (by reducing sprinkler use and taking shorter showers).

Downtown Auburn's Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center will host Children’s Table 2026, a chef-driven fundraiser benefiting Children’s Hospital, on Tuesday, Mar.

3 from 6-8 p.m., where local and regional chefs will serve curated tastings to support pediatric nutritional programs.

The U.S. FDA recalled over 20,000 peanut butter packages sold in 40 states in April 2025 after blue plastic pieces were found in a production filter+ Auburn residents should check their pantries and discard any matching products.

Lee-Scott girls basketball beat Childersburg 48-46 last Friday to secure their first state regionals spot and will face the Saint James Trojans at 9 a.m. today at Alabama State University — the boys defeated Altamont 71-40 and will play Montgomery Academy in the Sweet 16 regionals.

Local wrestlers competed at the AHSAA tournament held in Huntsville from Feb.

12-14, where Beauregard's Parker Von Noy won the 5A 113-pound title by pinning his opponent in 17 seconds. Other area athletes also finished among the top eight at the event.

Auburn’s baseball team lost 8-0 to Cincinnati on Tuesday at Plainsman Park after struggling to produce runs and managing just five hits.

The team will play Kansas State, Louisville and Florida State at Globe Life Field this weekend in the 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.