Auburn
Morning News
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Auburn announced that the Live & Local Concert Series returned to Kiesel Park on May 7, inviting families to enjoy free live music, food & fellowship in one of our nicest outdoor spaces. The Auburn Villager
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn Football faces three key matchups this October as the Tigers will play Tennessee on Oct. 3 on the road, host LSU on Oct. 24, and visit Ole Miss on Oct. 31, with coach Alex Golesh hoping wins will reverse five consecutive losing seasons. AL.com
- ➤ Today, Auburn baseball travels to Mississippi State in search of its sixth straight SEC series win. The Tigers will test their hot bats with RHP Andreas Alvarez starting at 7:30 p.m. (SEC Network) as they face a Bulldogs team known for strong hitting. AL.com
- ➤ Ty Simpson's performance in the Iron Bowl, where he threw 19-of-35 for 122 yards and three touchdowns against Auburn, helped him become the NFL's No. 13 pick and he will begin rookie minicamp with the Rams today. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn basketball will compete in the expanded Players Era Championships (a tournament featuring 24 teams) in 2026. The Tigers will play during the week of Nov. 16 in tournaments split into two brackets while ESPN will broadcast the event. AL.com
- ➤ Former Auburn linebacker Derick Hall was featured in Huggies’ Natural Born Fighters campaign (highlighting NICU babies) as part of his One Percent Foundation’s effort to raise up to $250,000 via social media shares. Launched Wednesday, the campaign spotlights his early-life resilience and ongoing support for families. AL.com
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