Community

'The epitome of what a teacher should be'

By Virginia Speirs | June 17

Kimberly Johnson, eighth grade study skills teacher at Auburn Junior High, was announced as one of four finalists for the Alabama Teacher of the Year award.

Roundabouts on Wire Road get go-ahead from Council

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 16

The roundabout at the intersection of Wire Road and Cox Road is currently slated to be completed in November.

Exploring downtown Opelika

By Chris Divelbiss | Writer | June 15

In the past few years, new stores and renovations have turned the Historic Downtown Opelika into an underrated gem in the area.

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Artists, visitors fill downtown streets for Art Walk

By Emalyn Daniell | Writer | June 14

Friday evening, Auburn’s downtown streets were shut down and the area was turned into an entertainment district for an art walk and parade.

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Ivey picks Auburn Trustee Jimmy Rane to lead reelection campaign

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 11

Gov. Ivey has selected Auburn University Trustee Jimmy Rane to head up her reelection campaign for governor.

Toomer's sit-in celebrates 365 days

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | June 3

On Tuesday, June 1, the Toomer's Corner Sit-In celebrated a year of starting conversations.

Council updates plans for Cox Road widening project

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 2

Additional width of Cox Road was originally planned to accommodate two bike lanes, but the Council voted to have a central turning lane instead.

Council approves commercial development agreement for Buc-ee's

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | May 18

The Council approved the first step in Buc-ee's future location at the intersection of Cox Road and Interstate 85.

Auburn High defeats Eufaula in spring game

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | May 14

The game against 6A Eufaula marked the end of Auburn High's spring practices.

Buc-ee's looks to add Auburn location off I-85

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 11

The Auburn City Council will vote on a proposed Buc-ee’s location near Exit 50 on Interstate 85 at its May 18 meeting.

Alabama ends participation in federal pandemic compensation programs

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 10

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Monday that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs, effective June 19.

Spring Sundown Concert Series kicks off

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | May 7

Thursday May 6, Auburn Parks and Recreation had their first Spring Sundown Concert, featuring the Auburn Jazz Band and D.J. Cole.

Business licenses now necessary for short-term rentals

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | May 4

The Council approved an ordinance requiring business licenses to operate a short-term rental property.

Council approves 2021 Annual Action Plan for City social services

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | April 20

The City's CDBG money will help fund multiple projects and activities that support low-and-moderate-income individuals and families.

APD arrests man charged with production of pornography with minors

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | April 14

Johnson is currently being held at the Lee County Jail with a $125,000 bond.

Lee County residents call for roadside cleanup

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | April 10

Due to the increase of concern about the roadside litter in Lee County, District 4 County Commissioner Robert Ham and Micah Messer, founder of Keep Lee County Beautiful, have started roadside cleanups to help alleviate the issue.

Local businesses ready for "personal responsibility" after mask order expires

By Chris Divelbiss | Writer | April 9

As the statewide mask mandate expires, local businesses now have the choice whether to require their customers to wear masks.

AO Discover! brings hands-on STEM learning to East Alabama

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | April 8

AO Discover! will open its main floor of permanent exhibits once its donation goal for Phase I has been met and the exhibits finish construction.

Whataburger headed to Toomer's Corner

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | April 8

On Thursday, Whataburger announced that it will be opening a new location at Toomer's Corner, according to reporting by Atlanta Tomorrow's News Daily.

When Auburn’s fishing team was suspended, he came to their defense

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 7

Joe Durham, a Georgia lawyer and avid fisherman, advocated on behalf of Auburn's bass fishing team following the announcement of their year-long suspension.