Thursday, December 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama is currently experiencing its earliest sunsets of the year, which will gradually become later post-Dec. 11, leading to sunset times after 5 p.m. beginning in late December 2024 and January 2025. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn Tigers' 2025 recruiting class, ranked fifth nationally, is set to sign most of its 25 committed players on National Signing Day, featuring top prospects and aiming to secure additional high-value recruits. AL.com
- ➤ Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers secure commitment from three-star defensive lineman Darrion Smith, previously committed to Tennessee, enhancing their No. 5 overall class on national signing day. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Parker High School's Jourdin Crawford officially signs with Auburn football, emphasizing his decision based on the coaching staff and program fit, while Auburn also vied for, but missed, Alabama's top player Na'eem Offord. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn football signs four-star Enterprise safety Eric Winters, ranked 65th nationally, to their 2025 recruiting class. AL.com
- ➤ Highland Home high school standout linebacker Jakaleb 'J.J.' Faulk, ranked as the 6th overall player in Alabama, commits to Auburn, joining his brother Keldric Faulk. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn Tigers secure commitment from four-star safety Anquon Fegans, beating out Alabama and LSU for his signature. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Four-star cornerback Donovan Starr has signed with Auburn, becoming the top-rated player from Tennessee in the Tigers' 2025 class. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Derick Smith, a highly ranked athlete from Southside-Selma High School, officially commits to Auburn football, switching from an initial commitment to Alabama. AL.com
- ➤ Twins Derick and Eric Smith commit to Auburn University by signing their letters of intent to play Division I Football. WAKA
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Mat and Savanna Shaw Concert at Bottling Plant Event Center
Enjoy a heartfelt performance by the talented father-daughter duo Mat and Savanna Shaw, known for their uplifting music and harmonious style.
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Auburn University Club 5K Santa Chase
Participants are encouraged to wear festive holiday attire while running, walking, or jogging through the scenic Auburn University Club to support a local charitable cause.
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