Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Big Lots has reached an agreement to sell to Gordon Brothers, preserving hundreds of its stores by transferring them to other retailers, with Variety Wholesalers potentially acquiring up to 400 stores. WAKA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery have seen a decrease in Black student enrollment over the past five years, contrasting with other Alabama colleges that generally mirrored overall enrollment trends. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Auburn Tigers secured a dominant win against Monmouth, fueled by a remarkable defensive effort that significantly limited Monmouth's scoring. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Linebacker Chandler Wooten signed by the Carolina Panthers from the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad, makes 14 tackles in his first game. AL.com
- ➤ Tyrell Shavers, a former Alabama receiver and Buffalo Bills practice squad member, gets elevated to active status for the upcoming NFL game against the New York Jets. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn football has made significant changes to its roster, securing 14 new players from the transfer portal and ranking eighth nationally, while seeing an overall shuffle including key positions like quarterback and receiver. AL.com
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Sarah J. Maas Trivia Challenge
Fans of Sarah J. Maas can test their knowledge of her popular series at a trivia night hosted by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers.
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