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The Auburn Public Library is now offering its new Favorite Authors Club, a service designed to make it easier for patrons to stay up to date with 15 popular authors’ latest releases. Library patrons who join will automatically be placed on hold for new books as soon as they become available.

The Druid City Chorus will hold its inaugural performance on Tuesday night at the Moody Music Building. The show is the long-awaited showcase of community talent and is free to the public. The group is open to students, faculty and staff from UA, Shelton State Community College and Stillman College, as well as citizens across West Alabama.

In today’s episode of StoryCorps, Leonard Stewart talks to wife Chandra Brown about her involvement within the Mobile community. Chandra emphasizes the importance of social programs and advocating for what we deserve.

The University of Mobile community is honoring one of its basketball players who collapsed and died on campus. A spokesperson for the private institution says 18-year-old Kaiden Francis was found unresponsive this week. This happened shortly after he finished a workout with the university’s coaching staff and trainers.

A conference to discuss the changing educational landscape in Alabama and explore what’s possible for the future is on the books. More than 400 education advocates, policymakers, school leaders, teachers, students, parents and community stakeholders from across the state are headed to Birmingham for the Alabama Opportunity Summit.

Today at StoryCorps, coworkers Kirsten Purvis and Yohana Carrillo discuss their lives working within the English as a Second Language (ESL) department at Mobile public schools. Throughout their work, they've learned the true meaning of community and the ways our differences make the world a better place.

The registration deadline for an annual drive-through donation event put on by Auburn Public Safety is fast approaching. Donations are helping make the season brighter for families in need through the Auburn Toy Drive. The event provides toys for children ages 2-14. Registration to receive toys runs through Nov. 15.

The City of Mobile is reminding that signups are still open for a free event that aims to quickly resolve active traffic-related warrants. The upcoming Warrant Clinic will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at the Springhill Recreation Center.

Alabamians are predicted to open their wallets and bank accounts for $18.5 billion in holiday spending this year, according to the Alabama Retail Association. State economy experts suggest getting orders in as early as possible to give plenty of time for shipping, with an emphasis on shopping local.

Tickets are currently available for purchase for the Ho Ho Ho Hike and Holiday Celebration taking place in Auburn. It's set for early December at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. Children 23 months and younger are admitted for free with the purchase of an adult ticket.