Auburn
Morning News
Monday, July 21st, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person was shot at Grub Mart on Columbus Parkway in Opelika on July 20th, and police are investigating the incident as the injured victim was taken by ambulance to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. WAKA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry from Alabama now leads players with state roots in NFL touches after reaching 2,529 touches with 325 rushing attempts and 19 receptions in 2024—he passed Shaun Alexander’s record. His 344 touches last season ranked fourth in the NFL—seven more than former Alabama running back Josh Jacobs. AL.com
- ➤ After SEC Media Days, Auburn football is preparing for fall camp, which starts one month before the season opener at Baylor on Aug. 29. Coach Freeze said the team will compete for key positions at running back, safety, and wide receiver and he expects breakout performances from players like Keyron Crawford (a promising addition) this season. AL.com
- ➤ Tashawn Manning, a former Auburn offensive lineman, was waived Sunday by the Cincinnati Bengals — he was set to join training camp Tuesday after spending last season on the practice squad without appearing in a regular-season game. AL.com
- ➤ Former Alabama cornerback Trey Amos signed his rookie contract with the Washington Commanders when he reported for training camp on Friday in Ashburn, Va.—His signing left only one of the 21 2025 draft picks from Alabama schools unsigned. AL.com
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
About Auburn Morning News
Welcome to the Auburn Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Auburn, Alabama community. If you like the Auburn Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Auburn.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Auburn and across Alabama. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Auburn Morning News
A free Auburn community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://auburnmorningnews.com/sitemap