Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Auburn Parks and Recreation will host the 25th annual Auburn CityFest on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kiesel Park; the free event will feature Circus Incredible, live music, local food and over 100 arts and crafts vendors. The Auburn Plainsman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University students from the Joseph S. Bruno study abroad program are living at the Chigi Palace in Ariccia, Italy and working on Elevate Ariccia projects to boost community engagement and aid small businesses + host clean-ups and English lessons. They also volunteer at the Italian Red Cross refugee center, Mondo Migliore, organizing cultural events + activities for children to foster cross-cultural exchange. Eagle Eye TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Livability.com ranked Auburn and Hoover among the top 100 best places to live by reviewing factors like economy+ housing costs and community spirit+ small-town charm. The list focused on data from small to mid-size cities with median home values under $500,000. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn fans can now shop for Auburn Tigers 2025 Final Four gear at Fanatics’ Spring Sales Event—additional Auburn gear is also discounted online. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn has signed Division II standout Elyjah Freeman to join its men's basketball program for the 2025-26 season. The 6-foot-8 guard and forward averaged 18.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game at Lincoln Memorial University. WAKA
- ➤ Auburn women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers added Rodney Hill to his staff as an assistant coach on April 21 — Hill spent two seasons at Texas A&M and brings strong recruiting ties from the south. Hill said he looks forward to working with Vickers to build on the team’s recent success. WAKA
- ➤ Beauregard High football coach Justin Jones resigned on Monday — he finished with a 25-19 record in four seasons and led the Hornets to three playoff berths, including a quarterfinals trip in 2022. The Observer
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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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