Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Columbus-based healthcare provider is set to open its first location to serve the Auburn-Opelika area, offering more health care options for residents. CEO Scott Hill (an Auburn native) said the move is a win for East Alabama. Opelika-Auburn News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn’s softball team is eager to break its conference losing streak and will take on No. 3 Arkansas in Fayetteville this weekend—game one is scheduled for 4 p.m. CDT. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ On Sunday, Apr. 5, the Auburn Tigers recorded their first-ever NIT championship with a 92-86 win over Tulsa at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Kevin Overton led with 26 points—earning Most Outstanding Player honors in a game decided by a last-second turnaround. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn athletics director John Cohen announced Monday that gymnastics coach Jeff Graba and Auburn parted ways after 16 seasons leading the program. The university will begin its search for a new head coach immediately. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn lost all three softball games against No. 3 Arkansas on their recent road trip — extending their SEC losing streak to six games and placing the Tigers at 23-16. They will host No. 1 Alabama in the Iron Bowl of softball on Friday. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn men's golf won its fourth season victory at the Mason Rudolph Championship at Vanderbilt Legends Club on Sunday — junior Jackson Koivun secured his fourth individual win at 12 under by edging Ole Miss’ Tom Fischer by two while extending the team's streak of top two finishes to seven tournaments. The Auburn Plainsman
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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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