Auburn
Morning News
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kroger is expanding its delivery service through DoorDash so customers can order fresh produce and household essentials from over 2,700 locations — including 10 stores in north and east Alabama. The move gives local shoppers a more convenient way to get groceries while Kroger competes with Shipt. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ashlyn Powers, a senior studying business management, was crowned Miss Auburn University 2026 on Oct. 3 at the Student Activities Center after competing against 11 contestants—she showcased her drumming talent and commitment to empowering people with disabilities while Miss America 2025 hosted the event with judges evaluating talent, evening gown and on-stage conversation. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn football is in its first bye week under coach Hugh Freeze, with D.J. Durkin’s defense limiting opponents to 13.8 points per game over five games, including a strong effort against Texas A&M. Freeze said the team will adjust its offense before facing Georgia next week—citing linebacker Xavier Atkins’s key plays—and plans to build on the defense’s good work. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn's offense showed mixed play from quarterback Jackson Arnold and wide receiver Cam Coleman while junior running back Jeremiah Cobb—tallying 403 yards and four touchdowns—emerged as the season's offensive MVP in five games; the Tigers will build on his efforts as they host the Georgia Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Auburn Plainsman
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OpenShift Fundamentals Training
Oct 6-8 — Biggio Testing Services — Registration required — Enhance your software development skills through comprehensive Linux education.
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Oklahoma Sooners at Auburn Tigers Women's Soccer
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Auburn Soccer Field — Free entry — Watch the thrilling NCAA women's soccer match as Oklahoma visits Auburn.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
All day — Auburn Engineering Online — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills with hands-on UML training led by experts.
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Banana Ball Championship League: Savannah Bananas vs. Auburn Tigers
7 PM – 12 AM — Plainsman Park — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of the Savannah Bananas facing off against the Auburn Tigers in a fun-filled atmosphere.
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VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training
Oct 27-31 — Genesis Allied Health Services — $2400 — Enhance your VMware skills with expert-led training in a hands-on environment.
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Beat Bama Run Fest 5K and 1 Mile
2-4:30 p.m. — Cater Lawn — Entry fee applies — Participate in a colorful run to support the Food Bank of East Alabama while having fun.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training
5 days — Auburn Engineering Online — $2250 — Elevate your IT skills with comprehensive training in Linux system administration.
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