Good morning, Auburn.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.