Auburn
Morning News
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the State of the City Address last Thursday at Auburn University's Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, Mayor Ron Anders awarded the Mayor’s Lamplighter Awards to five local residents—Sam Hendrix, Dolly Marshall, Alan Moore, Dale Peterson, and Lillian Worley—for their dedication to improving Auburn. The Observer
- ➤ Residents honored Julie Gard Schnuelle at Kiesel Park with a community walk and tree planting to reclaim the park from violence and darkness. Michael Waldrop, her son, said the event helped restore the park as his mom’s happy place — a cherished local memory. Opelika-Auburn News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stamp has served Auburn for 25 years by offering custom T-shirt printing for schools, sports teams, and local organizations; its owner Eric Stamp works with customers via email to create licensed Auburn designs and original prints — the business supports local spending and community pride. The Observer
- ➤ Yum Yums is a family-owned pre-order food shop in Auburn that has served fresh, homemade meals since 2014—owner Tod Bottcher runs the business Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will open a location in Opelika to bring his menu to more local customers. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, the Southern Christian Patriots beat Jacksonville Christian 56—6 with a bold kickoff return by junior Gabriel Decker and strong runs by senior Jagger Scott; coach Jason Scott said the team worked hard and now has an 8—0 record as they get ready for an important road game in Alabaster. The Observer
- ➤ The Yarbrough Tennis Center in Auburn will soon be upgraded after Auburn City Council approved contracts for Headley Construction Corporation to resurface 16 hydro-clay and 12 hard courts at a combined cost of $225,000. City officials say the work will fix cracks and improve moisture retention—ensuring safer play for local tennis players. The Observer
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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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