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Graphic novelist compares childhood to civil rights movement through art

EAMC reports rise in COVID hospitalizations after holidays

As the nation enters the next month of the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to impact the community and hospitals continue in their fight toward keeping Auburn safe. 

Ivey extends Safer at Home order

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Pups on the Plains rents fostered dogs

Since 2018, a student-run rescue called Pups on the Plains has offered a service called Rent a Dog where they give those who may not have the time or money to adopt an opportunity to spend time with one of the organization’s fostered dogs. 

‘Light-Up Friday Nights’ encourages support for healthcare workers

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Before many of Auburn's downtown bars closed earlier this semester, videos of hundreds of people ignoring mask and social-distancing guidelines surfaced on social media.

‘Two different worlds’

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VJ’s Learning Boards and Binders helps teach homeschooled children

As the fall semester begins for many students, parents of those who homeschool their children seek out new methods of learning. Jamelia Owens and Vernicia Oliver have worked together to help those parents by creating VJ’s Learning Boards and Binders. 

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End racism now

Bars no longer allowed to sell alcohol to unseated customers

Starting Friday, bars and restaurants in Auburn will only be allowed to sell alcohol to seated customers, according to a new resolution passed by the Auburn City Council on Thursday. 

Opelika gives residents insight into police work

The Opelika Police Department recently opened up applications for the Citizens Police Academy, which is an eight-week program that provides citizens with the opportunity to learn more about the police department. 

Seniors gather for Valentine Ball

The Boykin Community Center was filled with red dresses, heart balloons and dancers Saturday night as the Senior Citizen Valentine Ball took place. 

Planning group addresses roadways in Auburn and Opelika

Under the Lee-Russell Council of Governments, the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Planning Organization is in the process of developing a 25-year plan in order to tackle issues regarding Auburn’s transportation and infrastructure. 

Students react to Earth Fare’s closing

Auburn’s short relationship with the organic supermarket Earth Fare is coming to a sudden end, as the company began its liquidation process last week.

Organic supermarket chain Earth Fare closing all locations

Organic supermarket Earth Fare will be shutting down all of its 50 locations, including its Auburn location on Opelika Road, the company announced Monday morning. 

Police officer's gravesite vandalized

The gravesite of Officer William Buechner was vandalized on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. 

The rise and fall of the Burn City Rollers

Although the contact sport known as roller derby has been around for decades, Auburn has not had an official team since 2013, following the sudden and unexpected ending of the Burn City Rollers.