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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vertex is set to invest $13.5 million in a new manufacturing facility in Auburn; Auburn Mayor Ron Anders said (this decision marks a significant win for the community). Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ Auburn University student Joseph Rusk won $75,000 at Alabama Launchpad Cycle 1 2026 Technology finals in Birmingham for his startup, The BreadBoard Company, which created a kit that makes electronics easier for kids. He will use the funds for inventory, marketing & intern hires at Kidcam Camps at Chewacla Park. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SummerNight Downtown Art Walk returns Friday, June 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Auburn, featuring art, live entertainment and Yacht Rock inspired fun. Locals are invited to experience the creative atmosphere (free to attend). The Auburn Villager
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Polls will open Tuesday morning for primary elections as voters choose between candidates from both major parties to secure a place on the November ballot. The Auburn Villager
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jimmy Rane, trustee and business leader (founder of Great Southern Wood Preserving), said he will support Auburn's head coach Alex Golesh as he rebuilds the program that last won in 2020. He spoke before his annual charity golf tournament, noting the evolving challenges of college sports. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn basketball coach Steven Pearl said he will sign one more player over the next couple weeks as the Tigers complete their 2026 roster—aiming to add a scoring guard or wing to boost the team after signing nine players this summer. Preparations will start in June. AL.com
- ➤ No. 4 Georgia edged No. 5 Auburn 2-1 in a pitchers’ duel on Thursday night as both teams struggled with runners on base. Auburn faces a new test for its SEC series win streak later today at 7 p.m. CDT on SEC Network. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn women's golf team finished first at Simpsonville Regional on Wednesday with a score of 17-under and advanced to the NCAA championship, which will be held May 22-27 at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad. Anna Davis shot -10 and won the individual title. AL.com
- ➤ NFL teams released schedule videos for the 2026 season on Thursday night, showcasing players with Alabama roots. Auburn native Bo Nix (from Pinson Valley High) promoted a toy football, adding local flair to the NFL's creative slate. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn's Keyshawn Hall defended his defense at the NBA Draft Combine Wednesday, saying college training helped him guard players 1-on-1. His strong combine stats, top-10 hand length and record free throws underline his rising draft projections. AL.com
- ➤ The NFL released its 272-game schedule Thursday night, featuring games with players from Alabama. The lineup shows key matchups on Sept. 27 (with Miami hosting Kansas City) and Dec. 6 (featuring a unique Auburn quarterback matchup in Denver). AL.com
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