Auburn
Morning News
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Pike Road will host the Puppy Palooza festival on Saturday, Apr. 25 at Pike Station on Vaughn Road from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m.—the event will feature food trucks, live music, face painting, games, giveaways and pet adoptions. WAKA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The GE Aerospace Foundation announced Auburn as one of five communities chosen for its new $30 million workforce training program that will soon offer job skills training and boost economic growth. Opelika-Auburn News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency announced a partnership with Climavision to upgrade radar coverage in areas that were once unmonitored & give emergency managers better data for tracking severe weather. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn City Council approved conditional use for a mixed-use development project on Bent Creek Road during its Tuesday meeting — a decision that may open the door for future local development. Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ Auburn officials announced today that drones will soon help first responders answer emergency calls, and the police department relies on new technology + focused efforts to improve service. Opelika-Auburn News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ East Alabama Health will seek approval from the State Health Planning and Development Agency this summer to expand-renovate the Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, aiming to increase capacity and modernize the facility for better patient care. The Auburn Villager
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 11 Auburn baseball beat Samford 14-2 on Tuesday night, scoring nine runs in the first inning and using a strong bullpen to secure the win — setting up a matchup against No. 14 Oklahoma at Plainsman Park on Friday at 6 p.m. The Auburn Plainsman
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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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