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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Auburn first responders rescued a paraplegic woman from her burning home—AFD Battalion Chief Joshua Datnoff said the incident reflects the department's commitment to protecting the community. Opelika-Auburn News
- ➤ A review of five years of Alabama motorcycle crash data showed about 30 weekly crashes with May having the most incidents and September the highest fatalities, while most collisions occurred on Saturday and higher fatality rates appeared on Monday and Wednesday. The report from the University of Alabama's Center for Advanced Public Safety found motorcycle crashes nearly 10 times more likely to result in death—highlighting the increased risk compared to other road crashes. AL.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An Opelika-based packing and packaging company will build a new $32M distribution center, a project expected to create jobs and boost local growth — a sign the business community is confident in the future. Opelika-Auburn News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Auburn police issued an Amber Alert on July 10 after officers found two deceased females during a welfare check on Samantha Court—officials are now searching for 41-year-old Aaron Dontay Williams who is believed to be armed and dangerous and may have taken his missing four-year-old in a gray 2010 Honda Accord with Alabama tag 43A224A. WAKA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, July 10, the Auburn Arts Association and Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center hosted a reception at the center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for the opening of the Summer Invitational Exhibition, which will run through Aug. 16—offering local art fans a chance to view a range of works. The Auburn Villager
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ An analysis by 24/7 Wall St shows that low-skill U.S. jobs will shrink by at least 10% over the next decade as technology changes the market—this list includes positions like word processors and telephone operators. The Alabama State of the Workforce 2023 report reveals that 147 jobs, including cashiers, secretaries, and fast food cooks, are expected to decline between 2020 and 2030. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday’s meeting, the Auburn City Council approved a contract to equip the Wright Street Parking Deck with new parking access and revenue control technology — FlashParking Inc. will supply the hardware and software needed. The Auburn Villager
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Diamond Youth Baseball Division 2 State Tournament began on Wednesday at Lagoon Park with an opening ceremony—teams will compete in the games scheduled for the rest of the week. WAKA
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