Good morning, Auburn.

In 2025, a new Aldi on South College Street, a reimagined Boulangerie cafe, and the area's first Waldo's Chicken and Beer opened — showing Auburn’s growing business scene — giving local residents more choices for shopping and dining.

Auburn University's Native American and Indigenous Alliance hosted its Spring Cultural Festival on March 29 on the campus green from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. NAIA President Emily Day and tribal leaders led cultural demonstrations that celebrated Native American heritage and diversity in the area.

On Friday night in Auburn, retired baseball legend Chipper Jones celebrated the Tigers’ 78-65 win over Michigan by rolling Toomer’s Corner.

Auburn faces Michigan State today at 4:05 p.m.—a win there could send the Tigers to the Final Four.

Voters in Auburn can now cast ballots in the Round of 8 bracket to decide the best Auburn football player of all time (matchups include No. 1 Bo Jackson versus No. 9 Gregg Carr, No. 4 Terry Beasley versus No. 5 Cadillac Williams, No. 3 Pat Sullivan versus No. 6 Tracy Rocker, and No. 2 Cam Newton versus No. 7 Derrick Brown). The first round saw top seeds win easily except for an upset (No. 9 Gregg Carr beat No. 8 Ed King).

Vet Fest 2025

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine — Free entry — Explore fascinating veterinary exhibits and activities including a canine parade and teddy bear surgery.

D1 Life 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

8-9:30 a.m. — Town Creek Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community run honoring the legacy of a beloved local student.

The WannaBeatles at Auburn CityFest

10:30 a.m. — Kiesel Park — Free entry — Enjoy Beatles hits performed by The WannaBeatles in a vibrant festival setting.

Alabama Launchpad Regional Meetup: Auburn

4-5:30 p.m. — Horton Hardgrave Hall — Free entry — Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and get insights into Alabama Launchpad's resources for startups.