Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 25th Annual Auburn CityFest is happening today rain or shine, with family-friendly activities across the city. Local organizers report that the event will offer live music, food vendors, and interactive displays for community engagement. WAKA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn Water Works Board will enforce a Phase II Drought Warning (with mandatory water restrictions) starting Friday, May 1 due to ongoing rainfall deficits. The measure aims to mitigate water scarcity in the city. Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a settlement with Roblox on April 21 that requires age verification and expanded parental controls to protect children, with $12.2 million funding the Safe School Initiative Fund to support school resource officers statewide. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn baseball beat Oklahoma 6-4 Friday night at Plainsman Park. Freshman Mason McCraine—who hit a home run on his second pitch—helped the Tigers secure their fourth straight win and they will need one win in the remaining series to hold the SEC lead. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn's Keldric Faulk was picked 31st overall by the Tennessee Titans at the 2026 NFL Draft, becoming the first Tiger chosen in the first round since 2020 and extending the school's 23-year draft streak. WAKA
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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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