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Saturday, May 9th, 2026

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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.

SPORTS NEWS

  • Thursday's AHSAA state soccer semifinals in Huntsville delivered key wins, as Northridge edged St. Paul's Episcopal 2-1 in Class 6A girls and penalty kicks gave Gadsden City advancement in Class 6A boys; meanwhile, Auburn teams and others reached championship play set for Saturday.  AL.com
  • Auburn head coach Alex Golesh has led fast, high-scoring offenses before and plans to boost the Tigers' play this fall. He brings star quarterback Byrum Brown from USF plus a proven up-tempo style to meet tough SEC challenges.  AL.com
  • Former Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell recalled his favorite moments—the SEC championship and Sugar Bowl—during his Alabama Sports Hall of Fame induction in Birmingham today. He remembered his key 2004 plays that helped lead Auburn to an undefeated season (a proud chapter in local football history).  AL.com
  • Former Auburn standout DJ James returns to the field with the Orlando Storm after NFL stints, joining the team after they released Micah Abraham — he is set to play against the Houston Gamblers at 5 p.m. CDT Sunday.  AL.com

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Nike Basketball Skills Camp

    8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center — $299 — Enhance your basketball skills through expert coaching and training sessions.

    Tue, 5/26/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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