Doug Cannon wins Lee County election
(03/04/20 6:28am)
There was only one race specific to Lee County on the Super Tuesday Ballot. That race was the Republican primary for the District 1 seat on the Lee County Commission.
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'Healing': Beauregard mourns lives lost in tornadoes last year
(03/04/20 4:54pm)
As families, friends and a community looked and listened intently, the choir of Providence Baptist Church sang the gospel melody, “I’m Gonna Make It.”
City cancels school board interviews
(03/05/20 7:41pm)
During the Committee of the Whole before Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Ward 3 Council Member Beth Witten proposed that the Council suspend its rules for appointing someone to the Auburn City Schools Board of Education.
Auburn residents share who earned their vote
(03/04/20 2:08am)
Residents of Auburn went to one of the City’s polling locations to cast their vote in the Republican or Democratic presidential primary and Alabama Senate primary on March 3.
Tommy Tuberville, Jeff Sessions heading to runoff in GOP Alabama Senate race
(03/04/20 4:26am)
Updated at 12:15 a.m.
Smiths Station residents hold day of remembrance for Lee County tornado victims
(03/04/20 1:10am)
On March 3, 2019, an EF4 tornado took the lives of 23 people and injured 90 as it traveled nearly 27 miles through parts of Macon and Lee counties. On Tuesday, exactly one year later, the community gathered inside the Smiths Station Government Center to hold a minute of silence and reflect on the storm that wreaked havoc.
Overcoming injury to become Auburn-Opelika's 2019 farthest runner
(04/02/20 6:04pm)
Trees pass by as rubber soles connect with pavement.
Opelika gives residents insight into police work
(03/08/20 4:41pm)
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.
Local Boy Scout troops address future of organization after bankruptcy fallout
(04/07/20 2:51pm)
Troop 50 met in the carpeted basement of First Presbyterian Church on Feb. 24, just like they do every Monday night. There was the same routine to start off the night: the presentation of the flag, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, chanting of the Scout oath.
Legislature progresses with bail-denying ‘Aniah’s Law’
(03/12/20 2:51am)
A bill that aims to deny bail in cases of certain crimes has made progress through the Alabama House of Representatives.
Governor reestablishes study group for lottery
(03/11/20 4:23pm)
Gov. Kay Ivey reopened the Governor’s Study Group on Gambling Policy by signing Executive Order 719 on Friday, Feb. 14.
Public hearing date set for proposed quarry
(02/21/20 6:30pm)
After weeks of strong opposition to a proposed quarry on the outskirts of Opelika, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced Friday that a public hearing will take place on March 31 in the Opelika Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m.
Auburn supports Opelika's stance against possible quarry
(02/19/20 3:00pm)
The City of Auburn has taken a stand with the City of Opelika against the construction of a proposed granite quarry for Creekwood Resources.
Council approves 90-day student housing moratorium
(02/19/20 4:53pm)
The Auburn City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting the construction of purpose-built student housing for 90 days at its Feb. 18 meeting. The ordinance, effective immediately, restricts the construction of private dormitories and academic detached dwelling units within Auburn city limits.
Each day a new opportunity for Sen. Whatley
(03/03/20 9:37pm)
Sen. Tom Whatley begins each day bright and early at 4:30 a.m. For the next three hours, he focuses on personal business. At 7:30 a.m., he begins meeting with constituents from District 27, which includes Russell, Lee and Tallapoosa Counties.
Public hearing to be held for Lee County quarry
(02/18/20 6:17pm)
Residents in Lee County will have the opportunity to voice their opinions about the quarry that could be built on the outskirts of Opelika.
Auburn Krewe prepares for Mardi Gras
(02/21/20 4:33pm)
Auburn’s fourth annual Mardi Gras Parade will be held this Saturday from 2–5 p.m. The entire event is hosted and sponsored by Krewe De Tigris under the theme “Mardi Gras & All That Jazz,” with the goal of bringing together family, friends and Auburn community members during the Mardi Gras season.
Twenty-seven-year journey to chief
(03/09/20 2:08pm)
Cedric Anderson has been appointed to be the next chief of police for the Auburn Police Division. He will begin in March when current Chief Paul Register becomes the Public Safety Officer.
Police make arrest in Evergreen apartment shooting
(02/17/20 9:10pm)
The Auburn Police Division made an arrest on Feb. 17 in the investigation of a shooting incident at Evergreen, an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South College Street.
APD: One injured in Evergreen apartments shooting
(02/16/20 10:49pm)
The Auburn Police Division is investigating a shooting near the Evergreen apartment complex that left one person with non-life threatening injuries on Sunday.