Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Power introduced SPEAR, a new tool that uses historical storm data to forecast power outages by predicting intensity, timing, and location. The system helps place repair crews in the right spots before storms hit our area. WAKA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This June in Auburn-Opelika hosts several events. Enjoy the free SummerNight Downtown Art Walk in Auburn on June 5 (6-10 p.m.) and Opelika’s Burger Wars and Touch-A-Truck on June 6; then head to Jordan-Hare on June 9 for Argentina’s first soccer match at the stadium. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn beat Milwaukee 8-3 in its NCAA Regional final on Monday, June 1 (when a five-run sixth inning sparked the win). The Tigers will host Ole Miss in their home Super Regional starting Friday, June 5. Eagle Eye TV
- ➤ Steven Pearl expects Auburn's nonconference schedule to rank among the nation's top 25 in toughness, featuring a home game against Arizona (a top team) and matchups with strong opponents like West Virginia as the Tigers gear up for SEC play. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn football adds four-star running back Kingston Miles to its 2027 recruiting class. Born in St. Louis, Miles impressed with 2,098 yards and 26 touchdowns at St. Mary’s Southside Catholic High School + he is the second running back to commit. AL.com
- ➤ Noah Ash, a top-ranked kicker from Florida, visited Auburn this past weekend and committed to play this fall. He praised the discipline and coaching improvements — noting head coach Alex Golesh is building a winning culture that will let him make an immediate impact on the field. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn football signed 3-star kicker Noah Ash, ranked No+2 nationally among his position, to its 2027 recruiting class on Monday. The Florida native chose the Tigers over several offers, boosting the program's future kicking unit. AL.com
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
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