Auburn
Morning News
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Auburn Area Community Theatre will stage its one-man show Every Brilliant Thing + four performances scheduled next week at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The Auburn Villager
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local letter urges Auburn University to invest more in its Eating Disorders Clinic on campus—students and community members have faced long waits and limited treatment options, and recurring funds could expand affordable care and training opportunities to bridge a critical gap in local treatment. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 18 Tigers beat the No. 17 Razorbacks 10-2 Thursday at Plainsman Park to improve to a 21-8 record. Freshman Ethin Bingaman and sophomore Chase Fralick drove runs, and sophomore Andreas Alvarez pitched six innings — game two is set for 6 p.m. Friday. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ The Auburn Tigers clinched their first-ever NIT championship berth by defeating Illinois State 88-66 on Thursday, April 2 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. They will face Tulsa on Sunday at 7 p.m. CDT inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Auburn Plainsman
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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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Little River Band Concert
7-10 p.m. — Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic hits from this iconic Australian band.
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Moving Forward: Auburn Parkinson's Conference 2026
10 AM - 2 PM — Opelika Public Library — Free entry — Participate in a supportive conference focused on Parkinson's disease with expert speakers and community building.
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