Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army Lee County Service Center is recruiting bell ringers for its annual Red Kettle Campaign—an effort to collect donations for local services. Volunteers are needed to support this community fundraising drive. Opelika-Auburn News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University's Campus Dining is set to expand with a build-your-own power bowl spot at Tiger Zone and a new multi-stall expansion under The Edge—featuring a deli, Mediterranean stall and noodle shop—to help ease long wait times. Glenn Loughridge said the changes will start in the 2026-27 school year as the campus adjusts to growing dining demands. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn’s annual Letters to Santa program gives local children the chance to send letters to Santa and receive a reply by Christmas. The mailboxes at the Harris Center, Boykin Community Center and Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center will be open from Nov. 17 to Dec. 15 — providing a festive way for kids to practice writing while enjoying a time-honored holiday tradition. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Interim head coach DJ Durkin is uniting the Auburn football team as he vies for the permanent job—he recently met with players’ families to discuss his long-term plans. Athletic director John Cohen plans to announce a hire after the Iron Bowl on Nov. 29, with Durkin among four candidates including Tulane’s Jon Sumrall, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz and Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea. AL.com
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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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Iron Bowl: Bama vs Auburn
6:00 PM – 9:59 PM — Jordan-Hare Stadium — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the thrilling rivalry of Alabama football in one of college sports' most storied matchups.
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Feed Milling Workshop
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center — Registration required — Expand knowledge in feed milling operations for industry professionals.
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ACC/SEC Challenge: NC State at Auburn Basketball
8:00-9:45 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting college basketball matchup featuring the NC State Wolfpack against the Auburn Tigers.
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Alcorn State Braves at Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
6-7:30 p.m. — Neville Arena — Cost info not provided — Witness an exciting collegiate women's basketball matchup between the Alcorn State Braves and Auburn Tigers.
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