Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ru’s Roots, an adaptive gym founded by the Garst family in honor of their late daughter Ruthie, will open a group fitness facility at 1101 Geneva St. in Opelika; the nonprofit — built through community fundraising and offering free, barrier-free workouts — plans a larger building on Waverly Parkway in the coming years. The Observer
- ➤ The Auburn Housing Authority is hosting its Fall Festival on October 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ridgecrest Community Center where families and neighbors can enjoy a live DJ, line dancing, games, and food + community resources to support safe housing. Organizers said the event, a tradition since 2015, will help everyone feel connected and have a great time. The Observer
- ➤ The East Alabama Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Oct. 26 at Auburn University on Campus Green at 500 Heisman Drive with registration at 2 p.m. and a Promise Garden Ceremony at 3 p.m. before the walk begins, and local Sherwood Thomas’ daughter Joy will walk in honor of her mother Betty to help raise funds and support Alzheimer’s research + reach a $112,000 goal. The Observer
- ➤ Family, friends, and community members joined at Kiesel Park to plant a tree and finish the walk in memory of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle on Oct. 4—honoring her lasting legacy in Auburn. Opelika-Auburn News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Kay Whaley and illustrator Kathy Hamrick have released the fourth book in the Tales of Sydney series—'Sydney’s Adventures in Aubieland'—which follows a Portuguese Water Dog in Auburn after she steps on the Auburn University seal. The book brings local landmarks and traditions to life and will be available at local retailers soon. The Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Troy Best, a long-time professor at Auburn University, died on Sept. 9 at his home in New Mexico at age 80. He was known as the Batman of Auburn—earning that nickname for his expertise with bats and his memorable field trips with students. The Auburn Plainsman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Auburn announced today that Hickory Dickory Park reopened after a two-month renovation — the park is now ready for local visitors. Opelika-Auburn News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 29, East Alabama Health and Tuskegee University announced a cancer research partnership that joined doctors and scientists to study, diagnose and treat cancers including breast, gynecologic and prostate cancer. The program will also improve biopsy methods—like liquid and tissue tests—and give students hands-on research opportunities. The Auburn Plainsman
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Red Barn Worship, a student-led Christian ministry in Auburn, released its debut album 'At the Arena Live' on Aug. 22 after recording a worship night at Neville Arena. The album shows the group's months of preparation and faith and is meant to share their experience with both regular attendees and new listeners — a milestone for the local ministry. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bobby Johnson and Matt Taylor, a two-person team from Alabama, are leading the 650-mile Great Alabama 650 race along the Alabama Scenic River Trail—racers face fast whitewater, flat lakes and big rivers as they head toward a finish at Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay. WAKA
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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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Bruce Hornsby Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter showcase his timeless hits in a vibrant performance.
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