Auburn
Morning News
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Opelika's Red Clay Brewing Co. will close in March after 11 years in business as Alabama's craft brewing industry contracts amid rising costs and shifting tastes. Several local breweries have already scaled back taproom operations while some maintain store sales. AL.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ An AL.com survey in December of 60 Alabama residents found only 15% felt it was a good time to buy a home while 70% planned to avoid transactions in 2026. Local home sale prices ranged from $212,000 to $365,000, fueling concerns over rising housing costs. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will declare for the NFL Draft and will not return to play for the Crimson Tide this season after a strong start as a redshirt junior. CBS Sports ranked him as the No. 30 NFL prospect and No. 3 quarterback following his 2025 season. WAKA
- ➤ Jonathan Chandler was hired as head coach for Opelika football after the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7 (the meeting was held in Opelika). Opelika-Auburn News
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Goldpine Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Sundilla Concert Series — Ticket prices vary — Experience bold harmonies and stories from Nashville's rising stars.
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Auburn Tigers Women's Gymnastics vs. Florida Gators
7:45-9:45 p.m. — Neville Arena — Cost info not specified — Cheer on the Auburn Tigers as they compete against the Florida Gators in an exciting gymnastics showdown.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Neville Arena — Cost Info N/A — Witness an exciting showdown between two collegiate basketball teams.
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South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Neville Arena — Cost info not specified — Catch the excitement of women's college basketball with a thrilling matchup in Auburn.
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Auburn Tigers Women's Gymnastics
7-9 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check out a thrilling competition as the Auburn Tigers host the Kentucky Wildcats in women's gymnastics.
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