Good morning, Auburn.

Key Media publications earned 33 awards at the Alabama Press Association Media Awards announced June 27 — The Observer and The LaFayette Sun received top honors for categories such as Most Improved Newspaper and Ad of the Year, showcasing their commitment to high-quality local journalism.

Local bakery St. Dun’s Buns donated funds to D1 Life Foundation, Clear the List and Wake for Warriors—supporting scholarships, teacher supply purchases and veteran programs that benefit our community.

The contributions will help these groups address local needs.

The Southside Center of Arts is marking America’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition that displays local art and historical artifacts and will hold a reception (July 2, 5:30–7 p.m.) at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika while the show runs weekdays (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) through July 10.

Grace Miles, an Auburn Honors College graduate, built nearly $200K in revenue as a Fresh Prints campus manager (balancing academics and campus life) before graduation.

Auburn’s Board of Trustees dissolved the faculty senate at the university earlier this month and now holds full authority over academic decisions.

Faculty said they learned of the change with little prior notice (despite the school’s constitutional exemption from a recent state law), raising concerns about shared governance.

The Lee County Commission will host a Liberty Tree dedication at 9 a.m. CDT tomorrow outside the Lee County Justice Center as part of Alabama’s America 250 commemoration, presenting a Princeton elm grown at Green Valley Farms (Montevallo) with a commemorative bronze plaque by Shelby County artist Nelson Grice.

Lee-Scott Academy named Jacob Ozment as the interim head football coach for the Warriors 2026 season after six years as defensive coordinator during recent championship runs.

He will lead the team in Auburn & prepare for a home game against Glenwood School on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.

Auburn safety Sylvester Smith-Reed, who recorded 59 tackles + an interception in two seasons, is stepping up to lead younger teammates in DJ Durkin's defense.

Fall camp will begin the first week of August to test his role as a starter in the Tigers secondary.

On a humid summer evening, girls practiced flag football at Beauregard Park with coaches running drills and games, drawing about 30 players from Opelika, Auburn and nearby areas.

Organizers plan to form six homegrown teams with unique names as the program continues to grow.

Auburn Summer Camp: Week 7

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM — Chewacla State Park — Registration Required — A fun-filled week of outdoor activities for kids aged 5-14.

Justin Bieber Night

8 PM-12 AM — Skybar Café — Limited tickets available — Celebrate Justin Bieber's career with his hits old and new in Auburn's largest college bar.