Auburn
Morning News
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Auburn Parks and Recreation’s Therapeutic Programs will host a Creative Songwriting Showcase at Boykin Community Center Auditorium today + local residents can support emerging musicians performing original songs at the event. The Auburn Villager
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Recent reports warn that thieves can clone a key fob's signal to unlock vehicles without triggering an alarm—putting Auburn car owners at risk of theft. Experts advise testing manual locks or using RFID-blocking pouches as extra protection against this growing threat. WAKA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University is adding a high-tech composter and reusable to-go containers to its campus dining halls to cut down food waste and grow more produce. Glenn Loughridge said the project—backed by a $450,000 mission enhancement grant—will soon expand to Tiger Zone and the Wellness Kitchen, processing 2,000 pounds of waste a day. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ On April 22, Auburn’s Student Government Association hosted its Final Lecture where Associate Professor Eric Negangard shared how trust in relationships can balance technology with real-life connections — a key lesson drawn from his personal experience and academic journey. Over 70 students and staff filled Horton-Hardgrave Hall’s Broadway Room, and he was honored with the Final Lecture Award — marking a memorable close to the event. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn women’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Gold Canyon Regional at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Gold Canyon, Arizona from May 5—May 7. They are seeded third and coach Melissa Luellen said her desert experience will help the team manage the fairways and bunkers. WAKA
- ➤ Five student-athletes from Valiant Cross Academy signed football scholarships to Tuskegee University, LaGrange College, and Crown College on April 22 at 8:31 p.m.—the achievement marks a significant step in their athletic careers as they prepare for college. WAKA
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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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Turf Wars Auburn
1-5 p.m. — Wire Road Soccer Complex — Free entry — Experience an exciting sports event during Memorial Day weekend in Auburn with Turf Wars.
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~ Thomas Edison
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