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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Auburn Parks and Recreation enhances safety by installing AEDs at major parks and playgrounds. The Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A retired Auburn professor, Fa 'Foster' Dai, is indicted on charges for not reporting income from Chinese entities and bank accounts on his US tax returns from 2018 to 2020. AL.com
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Auburn, Alabama, was arrested on charges of aggravated animal cruelty following a police investigation. The Observer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CVS Pharmacy will close its Opelika Road location in Auburn on Feb. 20, but prescriptions will be transferred to a nearby store to ensure continued access to pharmacy care. Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ Dutch Bros Coffee is set to open its latest Alabama outlet in Auburn during the second quarter of 2025, marking the company's sixth location in the state. WAKA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lee County Probate Judge Bill English concludes his 24-year tenure and passes the gavel to newly-elected Jere Colley in his final commission meeting. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bruce Pearl becomes Auburn University's winningest basketball coach in history with his 214th win, achieving a major career milestone and leading the team toward a possible No. 1 national ranking after victories against Texas and South Carolina. The Observer
- ➤ No. 1 Auburn defeats No. 15 Mississippi State 88-66, showcasing depth even without injured star Johni Broome. WAKA
- ➤ Auburn High School's girls and boys basketball teams both secured victories against Opelika High in a highly anticipated crosstown rivalry match, showcasing strong defensive strategies and teamwork. The Observer
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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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Voctave Concert
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