Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
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💼 Business
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.
📰 Real Estate
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
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).
🎉 Auburn Events
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Goldpine Concert
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Auburn Tigers Women's Gymnastics vs. Florida Gators
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
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South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
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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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