Auburn Local News – Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Auburn Morning News

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Last week, the community celebrated a groundbreaking for the Food Bank of East Alabama’s new Community Market building located at 1600 First Ave in Opelika. The new building—designed as a client-choice pantry—will help families in Lee County pick the food they need. The Observer

CRIME NEWS

➤ The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office is seeking Ja’Zarian Keante Gray—who allegedly chased a victim in a black 1998 Dodge Ram on Ashurst Bar Road last Friday and shot into the victim’s vehicle—for charges of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle. WAKA

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The state of Alabama gave Auburn a $2.85 million grant to expand Auburn Technology Park West under the SEEDS Act—city matching funds bring the total to $5.7 million. Construction will start this summer and is expected to bring 600 jobs and $400 million in new private investment. The Observer

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl was named NABC Division I Coach of the Year and senior Johni Broome was named NABC Pete Newell Big Man of the Year — the first time Auburn has earned these honors. Pearl led the Tigers to a 32-5 record and a Final Four run while Broome’s play helped keep the team at the top of the national rankings. WAKA

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AUBURN EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

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.

Sat, 4/5/25

Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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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.

Sat, 4/19/25

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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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.

Sat, 4/26/25

Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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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.

Tue, 4/29/25

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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In Conversation with Mary Dansak

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers — Free entry — Experience an evening of literary insights from local author and naturalist Mary Dansak.

Thu, 5/1/25

Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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AUBURN REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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AUBURN JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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AUBURN ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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