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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 29, a kangaroo escaped from a petting zoo and jumped on I-85 near mile marker 46 between Auburn and Tuskegee—causing a crash and lane shutdown until officers tranquilized and safely captured it for return to its owner. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Opelika police are seeking two individuals in connection with a shoplifting incident on April 20 at 1:26 p.m. at Ulta on 2690 Enterprise Drive (a Hispanic male wearing a black T-shirt marked 'Boss' with forearm tattoos and a Hispanic female in a black dress were seen) who left in a white Kia SUV after stealing (more than $3,600 in merchandise). WAKA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Band Honey is a four-member alternative rock band of Auburn university students who released two singles on Spotify and plan to launch a new album next July. They balance student life with local shows at festivals and fraternity events—growing their audience in Auburn and nearby cities. The Auburn Plainsman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DHS reinstated the visas for Auburn University students several days after revoking them—Public Affairs Director Jennifer Adams said no additional details will be provided to protect privacy. Opelika-Auburn News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's recalled its sesame miso salmon salad after a packaging error caused 500 units to include a sealed packet of Parmesan cheese crumbles—posing a risk for milk allergies. The affected salads had use-by dates of April 28 and April 29 and were distributed in 18 states including Alabama. AL.com
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