Auburn
Morning News
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A ceremony at Dover Air Force Base last week returned the remains of Maj. Alex Klinner and five fellow service members after a KC-135 aircraft crashed over western Iraq; his widow Libby Klinner and family attended as officials confirmed his role with the 99th Air Refueling Squadron + he was a proud Trussville airman. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men, McCullough and Dyas, were cited for wildlife abuse at Pines Crossing Golf Course on March 1 after videos showed them harming Canadian Geese + they were banned from the course and their citations are set for Lee County District Court on April 7. The Auburn Plainsman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn City Schools named Shannon Pignato as the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction (role to oversee curriculum updates) effective immediately. Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ Auburn University was named as a potential partner (Feb. 27 announcement by the Department of War) for a Senior Service College fellowship program that will change military education for the 2026-27 school year. Local lawmakers have expressed support while Auburn has not yet commented. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn University announced five distinguished speakers who will address graduates at spring commencement ceremonies. The campus will share more details as the event approaches. Opelika-Auburn News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Revenue reported that in fiscal year 2025 nearly 43% of 5.4 million license plates purchased were specialty plates, with God Bless America tags leading at 1.1 million and Auburn University tags coming in at 85,709 (retired military and disabled veteran plates generated over 175,000 tags). AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn softball bounced back on Wednesday night at Jane B. Moore Field to beat Jacksonville State 10-3, lifting the Tigers to a 21-10 record. The team will play Florida A&M on Monday and South Alabama next Wednesday before hosting Missouri next weekend. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Today, Auburn’s No. 4 women’s tennis team plays the No. 24 Gamecocks in Columbia at 4 p.m. while the men will face Oklahoma tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the Headington Family Tennis Center — matches against Georgia and Arkansas follow later. The Auburn Plainsman
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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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Monday After the Masters 2026
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. — Moore's Mill Club — Participation supports local cancer initiatives — Enjoy a premier golf tournament benefiting families facing illnesses.
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Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet
Evening event — Auburn Oaks Farm — Fundraiser — Celebrate conservation efforts while enjoying good company and food.
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D1 Life 5K and 1-Mile Run
8:00-9:30 a.m. — Town Creek Park — Check entry fees online — Participate in a meaningful run honoring a life of love and community spirit.
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