Four Auburn University students received Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships to study abroad in Europe, advancing their academic, professional and cultural goals.
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Sidewalk in front of 1581 N. Water Street will be closed June 16–July 3, 2026, daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. due to construction. Use caution and alternate routes.
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Decatur Public Works clears tree debris in public areas, while property owners handle private cleanup through yard waste collection, services or composting.
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Intersection of Granite Road and Taylorville Road will close June 16–22, 2026, for installation of a water insertion valve. Detour via Rock Road and Spring Lane.
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Macon County residents can recycle paint and electronics through the Environmental Management Agency and find event details via Recycle Coach and city resources.
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Auburn University’s first Doctor of Physical Therapy cohort received white coats, marking their transition from classroom study to clinical rotations this summer.
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City of Decatur crews will close the southbound lane of North Woodford Street from Huston Drive to Pershing Road June 12-16, 2026, for water main repairs.
A.D. Binder Plumbing will install new water services on the 2100 block of N. Main Street June 11, 2026, closing the southbound west lane from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Dr. Judson Edwards has been named interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at Troy University as Dr. Kerry Palmer departs to lead Georgia Southwestern.
High school students explored Auburn’s apparel and interior design programs through a three-day CADS day camp featuring hands-on projects and design technologies.
A & R Mechanical will close the Rock Road and South Taylorville Road intersection June 9, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. for water valve work with a signed detour.
A & R Mechanical will install a water insertion valve at Rock Road and South Taylorville Road on June 9, 2026, closing the intersection and requiring a posted detour.
Governor Kay Ivey approved deploying 150 Alabama National Guard soldiers to Washington, D.C., to support America 250 events ahead of July 4 activities.
Decatur and the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission are assessing more than 900 city bus stops for needed improvements and ADA compliance.
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Auburn alumnus and Army veteran Dr. Gordon Sumner will deliver Auburn University’s August 8, 2026, summer commencement addresses for undergraduate and graduate ceremonies.