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Tuscaloosa has continually dominated Auburn in one way: in its number of Whataburgers. However, things are starting to look up for the Loveliest Village on the Plains.
After extensive community expression and debate during Monday’s specially called meeting, the City of Auburn’s Planning Commission approved the motion of the short-term rental ordinance to carry on to the City Council for review on February 16. The ordinance allows for short-term rentals in zones which permit the housing of up to five unrelated occupants.
Shane Healey was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Opelika on Jan. 15. Healey replaced John McEachern, who retired on Nov. 30 after serving eight years at the branch.
If you are in or near the Midtown Auburn subdivision on Opelika Road, you may have noticed people walking in those small house-like structures empty-handed, and leaving out with delicious goods. Inside those buildings are pop-up restaurants ready to serve those who are want to satisfy their appetite.
Away from the bustling college scene found in neighboring Auburn, Opelika has become something of a brewing and distilling hub within the past 10 years. The owners and staff of the city’s largest alcohol-producing businesses say Opelika was a natural choice as a place to turn their hobbies into full-time career opportunities.
During the Committee of the Whole before Tuesday night's City Council meeting, City Manager Jim Buston said that the City does not know when to expect the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, but East Alabama Medical Center, the Lee County Health Department, Auburn University, Auburn Urgent Care and Thomas Pharmacy will provide distribution.
When he was hired by the City of Auburn, Jim Buston planned to stay for only three years. 25 years later, he has set his last day for Jan. 31. Buston was hired as the Director of Information Technology in 1996, later becoming the Chief Information Officer, Assistant City Manager and ended as City Manager.
The summer of 2020 held the uproars of social activists from every walk of life. In the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others,Toomer’s Corner was not exempt from the rumble of protesters hungry for change. As a result of these Black Lives Matter protests, individuals were inspired to organize. This group became Auburn Students and Community for Change.
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.
In September 2020, Gov. Kay Ivey announced potential sites for three new privately owned prisons across the state. Three months later, in December 2020, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Alabama, claiming Alabama’s prisons for men do not protect the incarcerated from violence and sexual abuse, do not provide safe and sanitary conditions and subjects incarcerated people to excessive force from prison staff, violating their constitutional protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
On Monday, a judge revoked the bond of an Auburn man after he was photographed inside the U.S. Capitol building during last week's riot, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
During Tuesday night's City Council meeting, the Council voted to approve an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to install a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 14 and Solamere Lane. ALDOT will have the decision to install the signal, after which the City would agree to maintain it, said City Manager Jim Buston.
During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council discussed approving annexation and rezoning of a property at the eastern terminus of Sutherland Lane, west of North Donahue Drive. The proposed housing will connect to Sutherland Lane, with no connections to North Donahue Drive yet planned.
During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council approved purchasing land for a new public services complex and beginning the process of relocating the environmental services and public works departments.
This summer, Elizabeth Nist couldn’t even run a lap around the track. Now she’s getting her fourth state championship ring.
A shooting occurred in downtown Auburn Friday night.
During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council unanimously voted against establishing “no parking” zones along both sides of Sanders Street. The Council was initially presented with the proposal at the previous meeting, where Anders denied unanimous consent.
