Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Action 8 partners with South University for the Magical Christmas Toy Drive running through today at the Shoppes at EastChase. Justin Jackson urges donors to drop off new, unwrapped toys for local families. WAKA
- ➤ Maria Jewelers will host its second annual First Responders Appreciation Sale from Dec. 12-13 and will offer a 30% discount to all first responders & their immediate family at its Opelika location; the event is designed to thank local heroes and strengthen community ties. The Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chasing Aces broke ground for its new golf and entertainment venue in Opelika today — the facility will offer a tech-enhanced driving range, social putting course and par-3 short course to boost local family fun and spur economic growth. The Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arts Association of East Alabama will celebrate 60 years with a six-week series of six shows starting Jan. 24 in Opelika. The series features international acts and community partner events (including dining and custom cocktails) to engage local residents in live arts. The Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Loachapoka High School won games on Dec. 2 when the girls' team scored 41-10 and the boys' team rallied for a 45-40 win over Booker T. Washington. The girls dropped to 4-5 and the boys improved to 5-3 after Dec. 5 contests. The Observer
- ➤ Thompson High School won the 7A state championship on Dec. 3 in Birmingham as MVP Trent Seaborn threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns + ending Opelika Bulldogs’ title hopes. Senior receiver Aundray Vann set a record with 251 kickoff return yards on nine returns. The Observer
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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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Jackson State Tigerettes vs. Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
1-2:30 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check the latest matchup in women's college basketball as the Auburn Tigers take on the Jackson State Tigerettes.
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Goldpine Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Sundilla Concert Series — Ticket prices vary — Experience bold harmonies and stories from Nashville's rising stars.
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