Auburn
Morning News
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Highland Avenue Elementary is celebrating Read Across America Week as families, community leaders and volunteers read with students to boost literacy. Principal Muhammad and Librarian Bowman welcomed special guest readers (including Action 8 anchor Estee Morrison) to support the school’s literacy efforts. WAKA
- ➤ Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to limit screen time in early education and childcare facilities to protect children’s social and cognitive growth; state departments will set guidelines and train staff with the law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027. WAKA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Auburn City Council approved a development agreement with The Foundry, a large mixed use project featuring apartments, commercial space and greenspace in Auburn. The initiative is set to move forward soon. Opelika-Auburn News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Food and Wine and Southern Living partnered with Alabama Chefs to host Children's Table, a recipe tasting event benefitting Children's of Alabama from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 3 at Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center; local chefs presented dishes to support the hospital's Food is Medicine Program. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a close win over Fort Payne, Park Crossing Thunderbirds will face Hazel Green in the AHSAA 6A Girls State Championship game. The team aims to defend their state title. WAKA
- ➤ On Wednesday night, Khady Leye sank a winning layup with 5.2 seconds left to give Auburn a 50-49 win over Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament. The Tigers snapped the Aggies' five-game streak + will face Ole Miss in the second round on Thursday. WAKA
- ➤ Auburn ended its two-game losing streak with an 88-74 win over LSU yesterday. Tahaad Pettiford scored 27 points (Kevin Overton added 21) as the team shot 54 percent to secure the victory. WAKA
- ➤ Georgia ended Alabama's eight-game win streak last night with a 98-88 victory in Athens as Kanon Catchings scored a career-high 32 points. Alabama, which will face Auburn Saturday, made a late push but lost ground after Georgia built a 12-0 run in the first half. WAKA
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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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Test Track 5K Run
8:00–10:00 a.m. — NCAT Test Track — Registration required — Experience a unique 5K at a prestigious test facility with a scenic route.
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