Auburn
Morning News
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Watoola Methodist Church is hosting its 50th barbecue at 1370 Lee Road 38, Opelika on Saturday, May 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live music by the Cooper Creek Band starting at 11 a.m.+ Slow-cooked meats, Brunswick stew and baked goods will be sold to support church projects. The Observer
- ➤ JLD Enterprises, LLC completed all work on the Pickle Ball Courts Phase III – base, grading, drainage and site work – at 1001 Sportsplex Parkway in Opelika. Persons with claims should contact the contractor or City Engineer at 710 Fox Trail in Opelika. The Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday a $12.2 million settlement with Roblox that will fund the Safe School Initiative for school resource officers. The deal mandates age verification & expanded parental controls to improve online safety. WAKA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Women’s Hope Gala will be held on April 27 at the Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center at 6 p.m. to raise funds for the Women’s Medical Clinic, featuring nationally renowned pro-life speaker Rebekah Hagan, live music, and a tribute to Pastor Jeff Meyers. The Observer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers broke ground on a new student housing project at 141 Wright St., downtown Auburn, on April 15 + Landmark Properties donated $10,000 to the Hudson Family Foundation, and the project is set to open ahead of the Fall 2028 semester. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wetumpka High defeated Lee-Scott Academy 6-3 on April 20 at John Meals Field (spoiling the senior night celebration) as the loss dropped the Warriors to 19-11 (with both teams preparing for Friday's playoffs). The Observer
- ➤ Steven Pearl has signed former Sun Belt players Thomas Dowd & Adam Olsen to join the team at Neville Arena next season. Dowd helped Troy win back to back tournament titles and was named tournament MOP, while Olsen set a three point record at South Alabama. WAKA
- ➤ Glenwood seniors shone on Senior Night as they swept Beulah High with scores of 10-0 and 13-2 on April 16 and 17, with key plays from standout players. The team will host its first-round 3A playoff game against Montgomery Academy on April 24 at Tim Fanning Field. The Observer
- ➤ The Auburn High School baseball team swept Opelika in three games from April 15 to April 17. The Tigers improved their record to 23 wins + 10 losses fueled by key plays from Bryson Sheppard, building momentum for the rest of the season. The Observer
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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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