Auburn
Morning News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An automotive system supplier will invest $21M in Auburn to build a high-tech manufacturing operation for electronic system components for the automotive industry, creating more than 20 jobs in its first phase. Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ After noticing long lines at a local barber shop, Jerome Anderson launched Uncle Charley’z Bar and Grill in Auburn, opening in 2017 to offer award-winning wings, all-day breakfast, and a $10 budget menu from 403 Opelika Road * the restaurant now thrives with loyal customers. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A raccoon near Auburn tested positive for rabies—state health officials urge pet owners to keep their pets vaccinated. Opelika-Auburn News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five Auburn freshmen may contribute in 2026 as spring practice showed promise; wide receiver DeShawn Spencer earned A-Day offensive MVP honors while OL Zierer, safety Wayne Henry, DL Tavian Branch, and receiver Brian Williams Jr. looked ready to compete for early roles at Woltosz Football Performance Center. AL.com
- ➤ The Auburn Tigers head to Starkville today at 7:00 p.m. CDT for a three-game series against Mississippi State at Dudy Noble Field, aiming for a sixth straight series win after a recent SEC victory (the opener will air on ESPN2). The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn basketball player Simon Walker, who averaged 2.5 points in 13 games last season, has committed to staying with the Tigers to focus on his recovery (after a foot injury surgery) as the team begins preseason training in June (where he hopes to take on a bigger role). AL.com
- ➤ Smiths Station’s softball program self-reported an AHSAA contest limitation violation and will forfeit extra games while serving probation. Consequently, Auburn will take their Central Regional tournament slot and face Baker next week. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn softball upset No. 13 Texas A&M 11-8 on Wednesday as Ava Ratliff’s three-run home run secured a quarterfinal spot; they now will face No. 9 Florida today at 10 a.m. CDT on SEC Network & look to earn an NCAA Tournament bid. The Auburn Plainsman
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