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Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Auburn residents will participate in the 13th annual Polar Plunge at Samford Pool to raise funds for the Lee County Special Olympics.  The Auburn Villager

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • ➤ Auburn University confirmed the loss of a 2023 graduate in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.  WAKA

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Derrick Hightower was sentenced to death for the murder of an Alabama couple during a 2020 crime spree that included other killings and crimes.  AL.com

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ The Auburn Public Library now offers LinkedIn Learning, providing patrons with over 16,000 courses in business, technology, and creative skills.  The Auburn Villager
  • ➤ Two Auburn educators were selected by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to decorate the White House for Christmas, featuring student artwork.  Opelika-Auburn News

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Sarah J. Maas Trivia Challenge

    Fans of Sarah J. Maas can test their knowledge of her popular series at a trivia night hosted by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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