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What's up Auburn! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Auburn’s new amphitheatre will bring to campus nights
  • How will 825 new student beds reshape downtown Auburn living?
  • What will Boxcar bring to Auburn-Opelika’s film and arts scene?

Also on today's calendar: War FlipN’ Eagle : Gym Fans Night and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 52 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ham Amphitheatre and Studio Theatre almost complete at Gogue Center (theplainsman.com) — Two new performance spaces at Auburn’s Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center—the enclosed Studio Theatre and the outdoor Ham Amphitheatre—are essentially finished and gearing up for audiences. Managed by Auburn Facilities staff, these venues will expand local entertainment options, with the amphitheatre already booking major spring shows like Little River Band and Travis Tritt for the 2025–26 series.
   

2. Landmark Properties, Manulife Investment Management acquire 3.29-Acre Site in Auburn, Ala. (irei.com) — A major new 825-bed student housing complex, The Mark Auburn, is planned for a 3.29-acre site at 141 Wright Street, right by Auburn University’s campus core. The mid-rise, 329-unit project aims to open for the Fall 2028 academic year, adding dense student housing within walking distance of downtown dining, retail, and entertainment.
   

3. Lights, camera, action! Boxcar, calling all film fans (theplainsman.com) — A new nonprofit cinema and arts space called Boxcar is opening in early 2026 in downtown Opelika, becoming the permanent home of the Opelika-Auburn Film Arts Collective. Auburn-area film lovers can expect affordable screenings of unusual movies, locally made preroll shorts, and a flexible venue for visual art, music, and performance designed to spark conversation and creativity.
   

4. Scouting Reports For All 13 MLB Picks In The 2025 Rule 5 Draft (baseballamerica.com) — A former Auburn University pitcher, Ryan Watson, is among the players highlighted in this year’s MLB Rule 5 draft, tracing his path from the Tigers’ campus to a shot at a big-league bullpen role. The article breaks down scouting reports on all 13 selections, focusing on their stuff, injuries, and chances to stick on major league rosters.
   

5. 5 SLO County cities nominated for America's ‘favorite small town.' Which ones? (fresnobee.com) — Auburn is currently listed among the frontrunners in Parade’s nationwide “America’s favorite small town” contest, alongside several other communities. Residents and fans can vote daily on Parade’s website, with winners announced in 2026 and voters entered to win a travel voucher.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn

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    Thursday December 11
  • Dallas Dorsey
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is sharing the following information to provide clarification concerning fishing tournaments and the long-standing process for obtaining marine event permits in Alabama.
    Our goal is to ensure event organizers; anglers and the public are fully aware and have accurate information as they plan safe and successful events… (Nextdoor )
  • My wife (Donna Maria Williams) had an order from Orlando Florida that Katie Vining sent by UPS that was supposedly delivered to our address (1724 Philmore Court, Auburn) on December 8 at 5:01pm.
    Did anyone by chance receive it? Let us know if it was delivered to another address and we can pick it up. (Nextdoor Camden Ridge)
  • Auburn University posted a job opening for Assistant Dean, Student Experience in Auburn. Apply here.
  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.

Ok Auburn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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