Good morning, Auburn.

Lee County Fair runs from Tuesday, Sept.

29 to Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Lee County Fairgrounds (2408 Lafayette Highway, Opelika), offering rides, livestock competitions, pageants, live music, and fair foods; free admission is available until 6 p.m. on opening night before standard pricing begins.

Lee County Sheriff’s Office held an awards ceremony that honored eight employees for their courage and quick action during dangerous incidents (including a warrant service that saved a child and a courthouse emergency where lifesaving aid was given).

The awards recognized honors like the Medal of Valor and Life Saving Medal.

Auburn residents are invited to attend the 2026 State of the City Address on Oct.

28 at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center + a livestream is scheduled for those who prefer to watch online.

Richard Oden (the UPS Man) energizes Opelika High games every Friday night as he cheers on his sons in their final season playing together and prepares to lead chants at collegiate games when his older son joins Troy.

His viral support remains a beloved local tradition.

Central High School defeated Auburn High School 42-10 at Garrett-Harrison Stadium on Sept.

18. Quarterback Coleman threw for 418 yards & four touchdowns in a career night that boosted the team's regional title hopes.

Coach Jon Gruden visited Auburn campus last Saturday to film a YouTube series and praised college basketball guard Tahaad Pettiford during a tour of Neville Arena.

He noted that Pettiford could run, shoot and pass well.

Two former Auburn receivers signed with NFL teams before Week 3 — Darius Slayton joined the Colts to boost depth after Alec Pierce’s injury while Shedrick Jackson joined the Ravens practice squad.

Auburn lost to Florida 44 to 39 at Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday night as head coach Alex Golesh said the Tigers lost composure early and struggled to stop Florida's scoring drives.

Explosive plays tested Auburn's defense and highlighted areas for improvement in future games.

Auburn High School claimed the top seed in the Class 6A Area 4 tournament with a 3-0 win over Opelika on Sept.

15 at home, honoring seniors and boosting team morale. The Lady Tigers' win * signals potential playoff benefits in upcoming matches.

Loachapoka High School beat Wadley High School 27-12 at Jones-Tate Stadium on Sept.

18, shutting out Wadley in the second half with key touchdowns by Lareaco Echols and Hayden Lipscomb; the team will face Georgiana High School at Harmon Field at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25.

Opelika High School’s Lady Bulldogs dominated the J.A.G. team 39-0 on senior night at Bulldog Stadium on Sept.

16 (with key touchdowns by Kaiden Sallie and teammates) and will face Auburn High at Duck Samford Stadium Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.