Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Miracle League of East Alabama celebrated opening of the upgraded Billy Hitchcock Field at West Ridge Park on March 21 in Opelika; the new artificial turf field built with city support serves adaptive athletes, with games scheduled each Saturday from March 28 to April 25 (a new playground is planned). The Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Turn & Burn offers elevated fusion street food made with locally sourced ingredients. Co-owners Dickie Johnson and Dylan Weaver from Opelika now serve at Auburn University Monday through Thursday and at the aviation building on Fridays, with seasonal specials and catering planned. The Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Opelika’s Museum of East Alabama will host Taste of the Town on Tuesday, April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. The annual fundraiser will feature tastings, a silent auction, and live music under tents to support museum upkeep (tickets $30). The Observer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The East Alabama League of Women Voters held an advocacy screening of the documentary short 'Sallie’s Ashes' at BOXCAR on March 16, where coal ash experts Diane Thomas and Savan Wilson answered questions (discussing local water risks and pollution concerns from Alabama Power). The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn Tigers' women's swim and dive team tied for 25th at the NCAA Championship in Atlanta last weekend (a ten-spot improvement from last year) as six athletes earned All-American honorable mentions across 10 events. Freshman Juliette Landi led with a top-10 finish, and the men’s team will compete Wednesday. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Loachapoka High School won a 6-3 home game against Lanett on March 18 when Kamarion Norris struck out 16 in 6.2 innings and scored two runs, lifting the team's overall record to 2-2 and area play to 2-0. The Observer
- ➤ Springwood High School earned a 17–13 win over The Oaks School on Thursday night at West Ridge Park in Opelika as they scored eight runs in the top of the seventh inning — a commanding inning that swung the game. The Observer
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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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Bluegrass at the Station 2026
12 PM — University Station RV Resort — $65+ for campsite — Enjoy three days of live bluegrass music with various talented bands.
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