Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Opelika provided $3M to invest in new on-campus housing at Southern Union's campus — SUSCC President Todd Shackett said the move will transform the campus and better serve students and the wider region. Opelika-Auburn News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Steven Pearl takes over as Auburn men’s basketball head coach, following his father Bruce Pearl’s long legacy and keeping the same staff in place—he will debut on Oct. 15 in an exhibition at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham. This transition builds on a history of wins and sets the stage for the future of Auburn basketball. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Brooks Zachry from Lee-Scott Academy ran 243 yards and scored five touchdowns—three in the final quarter—as his team beat Randolph County 58–33 and named him the Opelika-Auburn News Player of the Week. Opelika-Auburn News
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MasterChef All-Stars Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience cooking competitions and culinary magic in an exciting live show with your favorite MasterChef chefs.
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Grand Opening of D1 Auburn
3 AM — Ridgewood Village — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with the local community in a friendly and welcoming neighborhood.
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OpenShift Fundamentals Training
Oct 6-8 — Biggio Testing Services — Registration required — Enhance your software development skills through comprehensive Linux education.
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