Auburn
Morning News
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Apr. 28 the 11th annual Taste of the Town will feature a variety of food, drinks, a silent auction and live music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Museum of East Alabama in downtown Opelika. The Auburn Villager
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tracking shows Alabama gas prices vary today, with Lee County stations selling regular unleaded at $3.76 while some counties such as Perry reach $4.09 — the national average remains at $4.09 and state rates have risen from last year's levels. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its Tuesday night meeting, the Auburn City Schools Board of Education recognized the teachers of the year and announced several internal promotions across the schools. The Auburn Villager
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn men’s golf finished second at the Ford Collegiate Golf Tournament in Richmond Hill this week (11 strokes behind Texas) and the team (led by Cayden Pope’s eagle) carries momentum into the SEC Tournament next weekend on St. Simons Island. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn's baseball team lost 6 to 3 in Gainesville on Thursday after Florida pitchers shut down their offense + the Tigers will try to rally in game two on Friday at 4:30 p.m. CDT on SEC Network. The Auburn Plainsman
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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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