Auburn
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Auburn and Opelika will become a holiday destination from November through January—hosting events such as a Holiday Kids Craft Fair on November 22, a Very Merry Stroll tree lighting on November 26, and an Auburn Christmas Parade on December 7, with several other family-friendly activities planned throughout the season. The Observer
- ➤ Tay Knight stepped down as executive director of the Family Sunshine Center after more than eight years in service—board members have appointed Catherine Watts as interim director to lead the center while it begins the search for new leadership. WAKA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to build a new Chamber & Community Business Center on its current site that will offer a larger meeting hall and updated office spaces to support local business growth — construction will begin in late spring and take 12 months, funded by the 75 Years Strong campaign that has already received more than $1 million in early commitments. Future investors and community leaders are invited to join the campaign and help shape Auburn’s economic future. The Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its meeting on Nov 17, SGA removed student activity portfolios to simplify budgeting, added the university's anti-discrimination policy to the code of laws, and recommended a generative AI statement for course syllabi — changes that will alter how campus organizations and classes operate. The Auburn Plainsman
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Olivine, Auburn’s newest rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge, has opened today on the sixth floor of AC Hotel Auburn — it offers Italian dishes like wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas paired with signature cocktails — and welcomes both hotel guests and the public. This venue blends classic Italian dining with Southern charm for locals and visitors alike. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn High School beat Daphne High School 40-0 on November 14 at Jubilee Stadium to end a past playoff loss and earn a spot in the 7A semifinal against Opelika High School on November 21. Star players Jaeden King, who rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns, and backup quarterback JD Pate, who threw two touchdown passes after the starter was hurt, led the win — coach Keith Etheredge said the team played very well. The Observer
- ➤ The Auburn Athletics Department announced RV parking rules for the Mercer game, where parking in the grass lots begins Friday, Nov 21 at 2 p.m. and vehicles must be unoccupied from Sunday, Nov 23 at 4 p.m. until Wednesday, Nov 26 at 2 p.m.—the grass lots will be barricaded Saturday, Nov 22 at 2 p.m.—while tailgating for the Iron Bowl will begin Friday, Nov 28 at 6 a.m. with reserved game day parking opening Saturday, Nov 29 at 8 a.m.—fans should check Auburn Athletics guidelines for updates. The Observer
- ➤ Auburn High School football coach Keith Etheredge earned his 200th win in a 52-41 playoff comeback over Vestavia Hills—his family celebrated with balloons and posters as part of their fall tradition. He now joins 16 active head coaches in Alabama with at least 200 career wins. The Observer
- ➤ Auburn women’s basketball improved to 5-0 following a 69-65 win over Georgia State Monday night at Neville Arena as freshman guard Harissoum Coulibaly tied her career high with 19 points. The Tigers recorded their best start since the 2016/17 season and will host Rutgers on Thursday at 6 p.m. CST. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn men's basketball, now led by coach Steven Pearl, began the season with an OT win over Bethune-Cookman on Nov 3, a strong win over Merrimack, and a commanding game against Wofford, but they lost by one point to No. 1 Houston on Nov 16; the Tigers will host Jackson State today as they build on key plays from Kevin Overton and Keyshawn Hall + showing consistent growth. The Observer
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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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