Auburn
Morning News
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Auburn will host the 14th annual Oktoberfest at Ag Heritage Park on Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Oct. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m.; the festival will feature over 70 breweries, local brewers from the University’s Horticulture Department, live music, contests, and games—providing fun activities for families. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ IMPACT is hosting the Rooted in Service event at the Melton Student Center Ballroom from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 26—volunteers will complete two service hours by doing yard work at homes in Auburn and Opelika in need while food is provided. Eagle Eye TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Opelika’s Winn-Dixie is set to close by the end of the year — Southeastern Grocers said the company is stepping into a new era. Opelika-Auburn News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University's Indian Students Association will host its annual Diwali celebration Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Student Activities Center from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; general admission costs $22.55 per adult (ages 14+) and $18.45 per child (ages 6-13) and is free for children under 6. Eagle Eye TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Auburn businesses are offering fall menus that feature pumpkin desserts, hearty dinners, and unique treats at local spots like Southern Greens, Beignets and Brew, The Depot, Well Red and Dani's Cheesecake. These seasonal items include harvest squash soup, mummy beignets, pumpkin spice baked goods and sweet potato cheesecake available for a limited time. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn's No. 4 golf team finished ninth at The Williams Cup in North Carolina, shooting 20 over par for the tournament — coach Nick Clinard said the team will seek a win at The Clerico beginning October 27th — after a week off following a poor finish at the Ben Hogan Invitational. The Auburn Plainsman
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Banana Ball Championship League: Savannah Bananas vs. Auburn Tigers
7 PM – 12 AM — Plainsman Park — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of the Savannah Bananas facing off against the Auburn Tigers in a fun-filled atmosphere.
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VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training
Oct 27-31 — Genesis Allied Health Services — $2400 — Enhance your VMware skills with expert-led training in a hands-on environment.
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Beat Bama Run Fest 5K and 1 Mile
2-4:30 p.m. — Cater Lawn — Entry fee applies — Participate in a colorful run to support the Food Bank of East Alabama while having fun.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training
5 days — Auburn Engineering Online — $2250 — Elevate your IT skills with comprehensive training in Linux system administration.
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Bruce Hornsby Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter showcase his timeless hits in a vibrant performance.
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Joan Osborne and Lisa Loeb Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate an evening of music with Grammy-nominated artists Joan Osborne and Lisa Loeb.
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Campus Nights Featuring Josiah Queen and Hulvey
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Neville Arena — Cost info unavailable — Experience the rise of hip hop artist Hulvey and enjoy an engaging night of music.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
6-7:30 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check with venue for ticket prices — Witness an exciting collegiate basketball matchup in Auburn.
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2025 Genesis 32 Fall Tournament
8 AM – 6 PM — Auburn Mixed Martial Arts — No entry fee listed — Experience exciting combat sports at this well-organized tournament using Smoothcomp software.
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