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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 24th annual Auburn CityFest, a major outdoor event with art exhibitors, live entertainment, and children's activities, is set for April 26, with applications now open for vendors, artists, and volunteers. The Observer
- ➤ Becca and Lavarius Bryant of Auburn experienced the joy and challenges of expanding their family with the birth of quadruplets, born prematurely and recently welcomed home after a prolonged NICU stay. The Observer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ ALDI opens a new store in Auburn at a former Winn-Dixie location and introduces its exclusive low-cost, high-quality product lines, while Smalls Sliders starts serving cheeseburger sliders with plans for a grand opening celebration. The Observer
- ➤ Several businesses in Lee County, including local favorites and national chains, announce closures due to economic challenges in early 2025. The Observer
- ➤ Numerous businesses, ranging from Alabama Fried Chicken & Fish to Texas Roadhouse and Del Taco, opened their doors in the Auburn-Opelika area in 2024. Opelika-Auburn News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn City Council approved parking changes, a water facility contract, fire department equipment upgrade, and commended local achievements in a short meeting. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 2 Auburn secures a narrow victory over Texas 87-82 in their first SEC road game, achieving their 7th quad-one win of the season, with coach Bruce Pearl becoming the winningest coach in Auburn history. The Auburn Plainsman
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