The Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) will be presenting "Misery," a new production based on the novel from Stephen King, from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The psychological thriller is one of many productions in AACT's 21st season and is recommended for patrons 16 and older.
Troy L. Best, an emeritus professor for Auburn University’s Department of Biological Sciences, passed away at his home in Fort Sumner, New Mexico on Sept. 9, 2025. Dr. Best, 80, was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, educator and friend.
The 76th Lee County Fair returned to Opelika from Sept. 30th to Oct. 3rd, 2025. First opening in 1948, the event sees it annual return in the first week of October, and this year's edition has seen record attendance. While some aspects have changed, the fair continues to feature carnival rides and games, live music, livestock showcasing and other activities.
Mallory Holland was crowned the Auburn Miss Homecoming 2025 this afternoon on Saturday, Sept. 13. Her victory was announced during halftime of the homecoming game matchup against the University of South Alabama.
On Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Davis Arboretum, Auburn University hosted the 2025 edition of the Sustainability Picnic, with the mission of connecting students to different resources, academic opportunities and student groups working in the realm of sustainability. The annual zero-waste event featured free vegetarian food samples, live music and a variety of university organizations for attendees to connect with.
Auburn University and the I-Stem Connectory at AU hosted the 2025 Alabama Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, April 5. Various academic organizations and businesses were featured in a number of displays, information tables and interactive activities. ASEF junior and senior high school science competitions were also held at the event.
The high standards and expectations of Auburn university shine especially bright from the Auburn Honors College, where high-ability students can elevate their education to new heights and can gain valuable experiences from more challenging sets of courses and programs.
The Auburn University’s College of Education EAGLES program has helped enrich the paths of many students at Auburn. This year, the annual Chick-fil-a Inspiration Awards helped aid the program’s effort with a $75,000 grant.
As another Auburn Football season on the Plains begins to finish, game days brought strains to the city’s infrastructure. One such instance was the appearance of long, often slow lines of game day traffic. However, for many of Auburn’s local businesses, this traffic has become surprisingly beneficial, with slower transit and increased foot traffic being surprisingly advantageous for the locals of downtown Auburn.
Amidst the rainy weather, live music and the distinctive scent of coffee filled the air as Auburn's University Program Council hosted the annual War Damn Coffee Jam on Nov. 20th. The UPC's yearly event offers an opportunity for students to socialize and relax with warm coffee and hot cocoa.
