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Auburn-Opelika Tourism’s Anthony Terling was named a 2026 Soul of the South finalist in the Philanthropy category, honoring his work supporting families affected by rare diseases through the Austin 1st Foundation.

The winners will be announced on Oct. 22 at Barber Motorsports Museum.

Auburn University celebrated Homecoming as Greek life decorated floats with tissue paper and glue (a tradition running since the 1950s) that appeared during the Friday night parade, with judges later assessing creativity and Auburn spirit.

Mimi Lunsford, a junior from Cullman, was crowned Auburn University’s 2026 Miss Homecoming on Saturday, Sept.

26 during halftime at the game against Vanderbilt. She received roses from AU President Christopher Roberts and a silver homecoming bowl from Gov. Kay Ivey, closing the homecoming week.

SisterSally5 — a retired detection dog from Auburn University’s Canine Performance Sciences program — served as grand marshal of the Homecoming Parade on Sept.

25 in downtown Auburn. The event brought together students, alumni, and community members for a festive celebration on the Plains.

Alabama natives shined in NFL Week 3 as Bo Nix led the Broncos with game-winning drives, Bryce Young threw for 291 yards in a tight finish, and Jahmyr Gibbs powered the Lions with three touchdowns — all showing that local talent still makes a mark on the league.

The No. 3 Auburn Equestrian team won consecutive meets this weekend with a 19 to 0 record after defeating Lynchburg and Bridgewater, and they will host SMU on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 11 a.m. at the Auburn University Equestrian Center.

Auburn coach Alex Golesh said the Tigers must improve offense and defense after a recent SEC win.

The team will face ranked opponents including Tennessee, Georgia, LSU & Ole Miss in upcoming games as the season heats up.

Alex Golesh will face former mentor Josh Heupel in the Auburn vs Tennessee game on Saturday.

Golesh, who first learned from Heupel in Knoxville, says their reunion reminds him of how his coaching career was shaped and he looks to earn a win.

Lee-Scott Academy nearly erased a 19-point deficit but lost 25-23 to Trinity Presbyterian on Sept.25 at Jud Scott Field.

The Warriors, now 0-6, will travel to Tuscaloosa on Friday, Oct.2 to face American Christian Academy.