Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
Good morning, Auburn.
🏘️ Community
Aubie the Tiger visited Cracker Barrel in Opelika yesterday (after the spring game) where he greeted Auburn fans at breakfast by dancing, serving food, and taking photos with families.
The event brought supporters together ahead of the upcoming football season.
🎓 Education
The Auburn University board of trustees approved restoring Petrie Hall (built in 1939) near Jordan-Hare Stadium to prevent deterioration and prepare the building for future use, and it also greenlit architect searches for Foy Hall’s student veterans center renovations.
Both moves support planned campus upgrades.
🏈 Sports
Over the weekend in Gainesville, Auburn Softball lost a three-game SEC series to Florida but secured a 4-0 game-two shutout by pitcher Ella Harrison (snapping a 13-game conference slump).
The Tigers will face unranked Troy Wednesday in a nonconference matchup.
Auburn’s wheelchair basketball team won its first-ever national championship on Apr.
4 in Arizona at the McKale Memorial Center by beating arch-rivals Alabama. Head coach Robb Taylor said the historic win capped years of hard work and sets the stage for a competitive future.
🎉 Auburn Events
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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.
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.
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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