Thursday, January 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A historic home in Opelika, built in 1860 and undergoing restoration, was destroyed in a fire caused by a gas line hit during construction. Opelika-Auburn News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ SweetFrog, a new frozen yogurt shop, has opened its doors at The Shoppes at Samford Trace in Auburn. Opelika-Auburn News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 2 Auburn Tigers secured an 87-82 victory over Texas, highlighted by Bruce Pearl becoming Auburn's all-time winningest coach and strong performances by Johni Broome and Miles Kelly. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn University appoints T.J. Rushing and Roc Bellantoni as defensive assistant coaches for safeties and outside linebackers, respectively, under head coach Hugh Freeze. WAKA
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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.
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Auburn Forum on Southern Art and Culture: Focus on Teaching Craft
This forum explores object-based learning and the intersection of art and craft education in the American South through scholarly presentations and discussions.
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