Good morning, Auburn.

CKR Solar + Storage was named Alabama’s top residential solar contractor in Solar Power World’s 2026 rankings.

The firm serves Auburn with solar and battery storage systems and works with local authorities to deliver tailored energy solutions.

Doncasters will open a $50M superalloy manufacturing facility in Auburn, expected to add 70 jobs within three years for high-performance parts used in aerospace and gas turbine engines.

Local officials supported the project, noting its boost to technology-based manufacturing.

Auburn-based artist Jeff Schmuki was named 2026 Alabama Fellow for Visual Arts by South Arts—one of nine artists to share $80,000—with his work 'Extractive Figures' set to feature in a traveling exhibition at Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum in Cullowhee beginning Aug.

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County officials met on Monday, July 27 to honor local students, review road updates, and plan the Freedom Fest 2026 celebration scheduled for Nov.

12-14 in downtown Opelika (which includes a concert, veterans parade, and medal of honor meet-and-greet).

Auburn football safeties face stiff competition when fall camp starts Aug.

5. Nine players, including returners Kaleb Harris and Champ Anthony + newcomers Gavin Jenkins, Fred Gaskin III and Wayne Henry, will vie for starting roles.

Auburn basketball will play in the Ballin’ in Boutwell exhibition on Oct.

14 at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium (a key SEC preparation test) while the women’s team faces Central Florida at noon the same day.

Lee County high school soccer players & a coach took part in the AHSAA All-Star Week on July 22 at the Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex in Montgomery.

The girls team scored two late goals and the boys team ended in a 2 to 2 tie.

On July 21, three local high school basketball standouts showcased their skills at the AHSAA North-South All-Star Games at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex; Auburn High players Kayden Carr (12 points, 5 rebounds) and Kayden Dooley, along with Opelika’s Brady McNally, competed against top seniors to boost their season confidence.