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Retired Auburn officer Joe Stroud marked the Fourth of July by honoring his family's military legacy, recalling his sixth great-grandfather and other ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 + reminding the community of the sacrifice for freedom.

For 25 years, Gary Klarenbeek has led the Star Spangled Spectacular and was honored on June 28 with a city proclamation.

The event at the Gogue Performing Arts Center — sponsored by Christ Methodist Church — featured Lee Greenwood, nearly 100 choir members and a 50-member orchestra.

Auburn Area Community Theatre begins its 2026–27 season with The Spitfire Grill, a musical about fresh starts.

The show runs from Aug. 7 to 16 at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (222 E. Drake Ave) with performances at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Former UA professor Candice Hale has rejected settlement offers that would bar her from future UA System work — including Auburn University — as her attorney said the case will reopen while she challenges her termination over a controversial Facebook post.

Auburn and Opelika will hold a back-to-school sales tax holiday from Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19 for select school supplies — announced by the City of Auburn to ease school expenses.

Auburn athletics raised a record $93.1M in fiscal year 2026—a jump from $54.7M since November 2023—and broke new ground with 63,500 season tickets sold and 22 consecutive sold-out games at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The record year comes as the school launches its Ever Auburn capital campaign.

Auburn University adaptive athletes helped the U.S. wheelchair handball team win gold at the Euro Hand 4 All Tournament in Lyon, France, July 2-4 — the team beat Spain 9-7 in the final.

Central Alabama’s top 10 high school track stars have been named based on standout performances at state championships.

The list spotlights local talent from Vestavia Hills, Auburn + other communities as rising stars in track events.

Royals right fielder Tyler Tolbert (a former Alabama prep and UAB standout) tied the MLB record with 12 consecutive hits over his last three games; he scored and produced key plays in wins against the Phillies and Mets.

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.