Good morning, Auburn.

Alabama’s Imagination Library, inspired by Dolly Parton, expanded statewide in Aug.

2023 under Gov. Kay Ivey and delivered 5.4 million free books to children since 2004. The program provides monthly books to kids aged 0–5 in all 67 counties.

Federal officials announced that Alabama received $144 million for rural healthcare & Auburn University will use $15 million to create new clinics and train providers, officials said.

City Council approved demolition and rebuilding of LeMans Square and Chateau apartments to create market-rate housing.

Residents now fear displacement as developers plan construction to begin as early as July 2027—tenant union organizers warn that affordable options may become scarce.

Auburn High School fell 56-42 to Hewitt-Trussville on Aug.

21 at Duck Samford Stadium, with sophomore quarterback Jack Floyd scoring seven touchdowns. Auburn will travel to Fort Walton Beach on Aug. 28 to face Choctawhatchee High School.

Dream Court adaptive tennis in Auburn gives athletes with disabilities help using specially designed lower-compression balls; the program, now serving over 500 statewide, recently expanded its Auburn chapter with free clinics, camps and unified leagues (managed by 16-year-old local coordinator Victoria).

Auburn defensive lineman Cody Sigler impressed coaches at the Woltosz Football Performance Center at spring practice and said he will prove he is more than a high effort guy by making plays; he aims to stand out in tougher SEC competition (he described his game as loud) this season.

Auburn coach Alex Golesh praised veteran Chris Murray after the team’s second scrimmage, noting he returned fully after missing the first week and a half of camp.

Murray (a sixth-year player) will compete for a starting spot in the season opener against Baylor on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Auburn football coach Alex Golesh said the team's improved red zone play is driven by bigger backs and tall tight ends (the group honed its skills during preseason camp).

The Tigers will continue practice ahead of the Sept. 5 opener against Baylor.

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown, who transferred from South Florida, was reported to earn roughly $3 million this season — making him one of the highest-paid QBs in college football.

Coach Alex Golesh prioritized adding him when the transfer portal opened in January.

SEC officials voted Tuesday to ban former NFL, NBA and WNBA players from college rosters, a rule that gives the commissioner authority to penalize schools that violate the policy.

The change is expected to affect roster decisions across the conference.