Auburn
Morning News
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, May 16, the Watoola Methodist Church in Opelika will host its 50th annual barbecue from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., featuring slow-cooked pit barbecue, Brunswick stew, and live rock and gospel music by the Cooper Creek Band (playing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). The Observer
- ➤ On May 7, the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Alabama held their seventh Great Futures Gala at the Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn, honoring youth achievements and community impact. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders and Opelika Mayor Eddie Smith hosted the fundraiser that showcased programs serving 700 local children. The Observer
- ➤ The Opelika Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 20 Under 40 project completion on May 7 at LCYDC as the class refreshed basketball courts, installed a fence, and unveiled a custom mural. The project builds leadership and community engagement among young leaders (recognizing their hard work and impact). The Observer
- ➤ Auburn’s Light Horse Harry Lee chapter (DAR) celebrated 130 years in April at Auburn United Methodist Church. Chapter regent Shannon Walden led a program on founder Mrs. Patrick Hues Mell Jr. and elected new officers for a new term. The Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DUCK IL USA, a Korean automotive electronics supplier, will invest $21M in a facility upgrade at Auburn Technology Park West in a few weeks, creating over 20 local jobs. The firm is starting its first U.S. manufacturing phase (and will partner with local colleges to find skilled talent). The Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local Auburn residents can protect their accounts by checking Have I Been Pwned after a breach on the Canvas education platform exposed personal details. Cybersecurity experts advise changing passwords immediately and not reusing them — important steps to secure digital accounts. WAKA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, the Lee County Commission recognized local students & public employees for their achievements while noting the county’s cleanup removed 572 bags of litter from 60 miles of roadway. The meeting also set a Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony for Friday, May 15 at the Opelika Public Library. The Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rose Marie Bryant, a veteran nurse at East Alabama Medical Center, received the prestigious DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, May 1 for her lifelong dedication to compassionate care & service. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lee-Scott Academy's baseball team swept Thomasville High School with scores of 20-1 & 10-1 in playoff games at John Meals Field on May 6 & May 7, and the Warriors now prepare for today's semifinal matchup against the Gators at Smiths Station. The Observer
- ➤ Auburn basketball will play the Wisconsin Badgers in a neutral-site game in Nashville on Dec. 19 while tickets go on sale this Thursday at 9 a.m. CT + the matchup revives a rivalry last seen in the 2006-07 season. AL.com
- ➤ The LSA girls soccer team clinched its second state championship with a 1+0 win over Whitesburg Christian at John Hunt Park on May 8. Freshman forward A.J. Spillman scored the decisive goal that earned her MVP honors and set the stage for a promising season. The Observer
- ➤ ESPN and ABC revealed college football kickoff times for the 2026 season, including Auburn vs Baylor on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2:30 p.m. in Atlanta. The schedule runs from Week 0 on Aug. 29 to championship games in December. AL.com
- ➤ After sweeping Altamont on May 7 at Bill Bowers Park with wins of 14-2 and 13-6, Glenwood School's baseball team now faces Lee-Scott Academy today in a three-game semifinal series for a chance to reach the 3A state championship. The Observer
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