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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement will support Lee County Special Olympics during the Cops on Top fundraiser on Friday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kroger on Dean Road in Auburn and the Tiger Town Kroger in Opelika — officers will greet customers and take rooftop posts while a $5 lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Observer
- ➤ Leadership Lee County will host the Ignite Leadership Conference on May 6 at Southern Union State Community College Business and Technology Center in Opelika. The event brings business owners & community leaders together for a day of learning and networking. The Observer
- ➤ Auburn CityFest will be held at Kiesel Park on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free with family-friendly live music, arts and crafts vendors, interactive children’s activities, food trucks, and a headlining act by Circus Incredible (sponsored by Four Seasons Credit Union). The event will also offer a free giveaway for the first 1,000 visitors. The Observer
- ➤ St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church at 136 E. Magnolia Ave in Auburn will celebrate its centennial with a community garden party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 — the event will feature a church tour and is part of a campaign to raise $100,000 for an endowment to preserve the historic building. The Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kelli Shomaker, Auburn University CFO with 29 years of work in higher education and money management, was named to SmartBank's board effective immediately — she worked at Texas A&M, U.S. Global Investors and PricewaterhouseCoopers. SmartBank will use her skills to help lead the bank in new growth — her experience is expected to boost future plans. The Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University’s Board of Trustees approved a complete renovation of Cambridge Hall, a 72500 square feet dormitory closed in August 2023 due to water damage, with plans to remove outdated systems and upgrade ADA features to reopen with 300 beds in fall 2027 — additional campus projects for dining and historic building updates were also approved. Opelika-Auburn News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Opelika Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic received a $10,000 grant as part of a nine-month learning collaborative with four other hospitals to improve mobile health services. The grant will help the clinic offer screenings, blood pressure checks and referrals to underserved areas in Opelika — boosting community care. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Auburn Tigers vs. NC State Wolfpack
10:30 p.m. — Jane B. Moore Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting clash between the Auburn Tigers and NC State Wolfpack while supporting a meaningful cause.
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