Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local agencies Here Molly Girl and Script Marketing earned top honors at the Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala on Friday, Feb. 20. Here Molly Girl won a Silver ADDY for branding while Script Marketing — a growing local agency — was named Advertising Agency of the Year. The Observer
- ➤ Local business & government leaders gathered today at Auburn University’s indoor practice facility for the Chamber's annual meeting where guests enjoyed a catered breakfast and award presentations and learned about plans for a new 3.5 million dollars Chamber & Community Business Center to support local growth. The Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ J&M Bookstore opened in 1953 and evolved from selling textbooks to featuring Auburn merchandise, drawing fans on game day. This family-owned shop preserves over 70 years of local tradition (welcoming students and visitors alike). The Auburn Plainsman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University’s campus hides historic landmarks like Old Main Hall (now built into Samford Hall), Graves Cottage, modified boiler houses, and a former sports arena site turned parking deck, while Beard-Eaves Coliseum persists as a modest venue amid an evolving campus landscape. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn honors Harold A. Franklin, its first African American student who was escorted by FBI agents during registration — his courage led to landmark challenges of discriminatory policies, resulting in an endowed scholarship and plaques outside the Ralph Brown Draughon Library. The Auburn Plainsman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University Dream Makers raised $142K in a year-long fundraiser to support pediatric and neonatal care at East Alabama Medical Center. The donation is set to improve hospital services for young patients. Opelika-Auburn News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 5 Auburn High School's Lady Tigers beat the Lady Red Devils 62-60 on Feb. 25 at Dunn-Oliver Acadome in the girls’ 7A central region championship, using strong free throws to secure a win. They will face Bob Jones High School in the state semifinals on March 5 at Legacy Arena (1001 N. 19th St.). The Observer
- ➤ Auburn tennis lost to Mississippi State Sunday, 5-2, marking their first conference setback, then bounced back with a shutout win over Eastern Kentucky. The Tigers now hold an 11-2 overall record and a 2-1 conference mark. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Tigers finished 4-2 at the Jane B. Moore Memorial Tournament over the weekend with wins against Troy + USC Upstate and losses to Virginia Tech, and they will host Kentucky next weekend during Go Wild War Eagle Weekend at the Jane B. Moore field. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn University Track and Field athletes broke records at the SEC Indoor Championships in Bryan-College Station this past weekend. Senior Megan Hague and junior Kayinsola Ayaji won individual titles, and 16 top finishers will advance to the NCAA Championships in Fayetteville soon. The Auburn Plainsman
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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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Alpha Chi Omega 5k for Domestic Violence Awareness
8:30 a.m. — Cater Lawn — Registration required — Participate in a spirited 5k race to support domestic violence awareness and education.
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Texas Longhorns vs. Auburn Tigers Baseball
2-3 p.m. — Plainsman Park — Look forward to a thrilling collegiate baseball showdown as the Longhorns take on the Tigers.
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Martin Woods Wine Dinner
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Acre — $150 per guest — Enjoy a six-course meal featuring seasonal dishes paired with exquisite Martin Woods wines.
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Lance Cowan at Opelika Songwriters Festival
7-11 p.m. — Opelika Songwriters Festival — Cost details not specified — Experience a night of soulful songwriting in the heart of historic downtown Opelika.
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