Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Revenue warned consumers yesterday that texts claiming tax refunds are approved and asking for personal and financial information are scams—using the ALDOR name. The department advised people not to click any links and to delete the texts immediately. WAKA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Auburn added 11 new on-street parking spots on Gay Street for the upcoming hotel development — a move to ease visitor access — as the hotel nears its opening. Opelika-Auburn News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peyton Yerta was named O-A News Player of the Week after he helped Chambers Academy win by a score of 27 to 0 against No. 1 Lowndes Academy last Friday night. He rushed 11 times for 146 yards and scored two touchdowns while also catching a pass. Opelika-Auburn News
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Grand Opening of D1 Training Auburn
3 AM — Ridgewood Village — Free entry — Celebrate the community with fitness activities and events at the new D1 Training location.
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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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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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