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Whataburger will close its downtown Auburn restaurant — part of a business review that also led to closing one Tuscaloosa location at 1130 University Blvd. Employees at both sites will be offered transfers to nearby stores including Opelika.

The Studio Theatre and Ham Amphitheatre at the Gogue Center (a $15 million project) are almost ready for debut as production teams finish final lighting and audio work.

The new venues feature a 3,500 sqft indoor space and 65,000 sqft outdoor seating that will host performances next spring.

The Auburn Area Community Theatre and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center will host A Holiday Walk in the Woods on Dec.

19 and Dec. 20 in Auburn to celebrate local holiday traditions with music and storytelling. The event offers a festive experience for community members.

Auburn University student musician Walter Lloyd, 23, blends pop, R&B, and rock to create songs that foster human connection.

He plans to release his new song (Time) next month following a decade of music making that includes winning the 2023 singer/songwriter contest.

At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Auburn City Schools Board approved a nearly $171M+ bid to build Plains High off North Donahue Drive near the Auburn University Club entrance.

Construction will start this spring.

The Auburn City Council approved a $4M land purchase last Tuesday along East University Drive to expand Duck Samford Park.

The move will enable new baseball fields and amenities — boosting local youth sports.

Nationwide, cases of winter vomiting disease caused by norovirus have surged since mid-October; local residents in Auburn are advised to practice good hygiene and disinfect surfaces (as the virus can lead to dehydration among vulnerable groups).

The SEC has released the 2026 football schedule that includes Auburn’s games, starting with a contest against Baylor in Atlanta on Sept.

5 and ending with a match-up at Alabama on Nov. 28 as teams will now play nine conference games — an update that expands traditional rivalries.

The Auburn Tigers and Troy Trojans will play for the first time in football on Sept.

6 at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Troy Director of Athletics Kyle George said. The game is expected to spark excitement among fans from both sides.

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.

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.

Goldpine Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Sundilla Concert Series — Ticket prices vary — Experience bold harmonies and stories from Nashville's rising stars.