Monday, September 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Retired Auburn University professor emerita Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle was found dead in Auburn’s Kiesel Park on Saturday — authorities have classified her death as a homicide and are investigating the case. Opelika-Auburn News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn's women's soccer team closed out non-conference play on September 1st with a 5-0 home win over FGCU after a 2-0 victory against Utah Valley, with head coach James Armstrong praising the team's 26 shots that limited FGCU to six. The team will begin SEC play against Ole Miss on September 12th at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Even with starting running back Damari Alston sidelined with a shoulder injury, Auburn’s running backs stepped up at home against Ball State as Jeremiah Cobb rushed for a career-high 121 yards on 11 carries and scored two long touchdowns—one in the first quarter. The team will host South Alabama next Saturday at 11:45 a.m. for their homecoming game. The Auburn Plainsman
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Chewacla Cha Cha Trail Race
8 a.m. — Chewacla State Park — Registration fees apply — Run through scenic trails in a delightful 5K or tackle the challenge of two loops for 10K.
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