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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Veterinarian Julie Gard Schnuelle was found dead in Kiesel Park on Saturday and 28-year-old Harold Rashad Dabney III has been charged with two counts of capital murder—colleagues recalled her trailblazing work at Auburn University and with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Opelika-Auburn News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Auburn will host the Fall Live & Local Concert Series on Sept. 25 at Kiesel Park—local bands will perform live for residents. The event will bring community music to a popular park space. The Auburn Villager
- ➤ On Sept 11 the Tunnel to Towers Foundation brought its 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit to Opelika to honor those lost in the attacks—free admission is available on a first-come basis until Sept 16—while retired New York firefighters guide visitors through the exhibit. The Auburn Plainsman
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its Tuesday night meeting, the Auburn City Schools Board of Education approved its annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026—this decision sets spending priorities for the upcoming school year. The Auburn Villager
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University Libraries and the League of Women Voters will host Voter Registration Days in RBD Library on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—the registration table is set at the first-floor parking deck entrance—and volunteers will assist voters with online registration or mail-in forms. Eagle Eye TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chagas disease is emerging in the US and health officials warn that parasites spread by insects called kissing bugs—although in Alabama only animal cases have been reported so far in 2025. The state health department coordinates testing when a doctor suspects the illness and stresses that early treatment can prevent serious complications. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University is hosting its annual homecoming parade today in downtown Auburn—this event leads to a football game against South Alabama Saturday morning. The ranked Tigers team will boost local spirit as fans gather for two days of celebration. The Auburn Villager
- ➤ The Trinity Wildcats are set to face the ACA Eagles in this week’s Laceup on the Gridiron Game of the Week as they try to extend their long winning streak—former Trinity offensive coordinator Tommy Shoemaker now leads ACA’s offense, bringing a new twist to the matchup. WAKA
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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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