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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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 Plainsman
- ➤ 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. The Auburn Villager
- ➤ 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. The Auburn Plainsman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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 Villager
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Auburn Villager
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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). AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WAKA
- ➤ 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. WAKA
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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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