Auburn
Morning News
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Auburn Parks and Recreation in partnership with CARE Humane Society will host Bark in the Park at Kiesel Park on March 28 to promote responsible dog ownership + offer rescue dog adoptions. The Auburn Villager
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buc-ee’s in Auburn received an F from the Better Business Bureau after 88 complaints over three years cited overcharges and food quality issues. Other local branches, including the Athens store which earned a C-, face similar concerns & await a response. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama’s board approved new social studies textbooks on Thursday to update lessons with Alabama history, civics, and civil rights. Local school boards will soon choose from the approved options so teachers can move away from outdated materials (labeled ‘junk’ by one teacher). AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ TVA will spend over $2 billion cleaning up coal ash from 2026 to 2030, including projects at its Alabama sites, to meet federal and state regulations (the spend is outlined in its SEC report). AL.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Auburn officials approved The Foundry project this month near Shug Jordan Parkway and North College Street — a 282-acre mixed-use development that will add housing, commercial space and an extension of Yarbrough Farms Boulevard, with completion expected to take 15 to 20 years. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nate Ament scored 27 points as Tennessee rallied from an 11-point deficit on Thursday at the SEC Tournament—scoring 17 in the second half—to beat Auburn 72 to 62. Auburn, now 17-16, hopes a win at Florida will boost its NCAA Tournament chances as Tennessee meets Vanderbilt Friday. WAKA
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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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Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Tigers Baseball
6-7 p.m. — Plainsman Park — Check out a thrilling college baseball match featuring the Tigers and Wildcats.
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