Auburn
Morning News
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn Recreation and Wellness Center is set to host its annual Polar Plunge on Jan. 30 to support Special Olympics Lee County, featuring post-dive refreshments and free beanies. Eagle Eye TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University retains management of Crooked Oaks, the former homestead of coach Pat Dye, amidst confusion over the sale of a separate property, continuing its use for events and educational purposes. The Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 163-home development in north Auburn is postponed as it awaits updates to the city's CompPlan 2030 and future land use map, with its current rural designation allowing for significantly fewer homes. The Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Lee County, over 300 East Alabama Health employees stayed overnight at the hospital to ensure they could continue serving patients despite challenging winter storm conditions. Opelika-Auburn News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ SweetFrog, a frozen yogurt chain, celebrated its grand opening in Auburn on Jan. 1, offering a variety of flavors and toppings with options for low-fat, no sugar added, and dairy-free choices. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Johni Broome was awarded SEC Player of the Week for leading Auburn to victory against Tennessee with 16 points and 14 rebounds. WAKA
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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
Voctave will perform live at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.
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War Eagle Run Fest
The War Eagle Run Fest offers a half marathon, 5k, and a 1 mile run for children, concluding with a post-race tailgate event at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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Alabama Agriculture Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
The ceremony honors and celebrates the contributions of distinguished agricultural leaders in Alabama since its establishment in 1984.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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