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Council postpones vote on private dormitory

The Auburn City Council postponed a vote to Dec. 3, on a resolution for conditional use approval to construct a private dormitory on Armstrong Street. 

Possible enrollment cap, more housing expected: Is Auburn at capacity?

Auburn is traditionally presented as a small, quaint college town, but its streets are becoming increasingly crowded as more and more people move to the City each year. While the City’s non-student population has grown significantly over the years, at the heart of the growth is the University that bears its name.

Community gathers to pray for missing teen

Auburn community members gathered for a prayer service at Auburn United Methodist Church Monday night for Aniah Blanchard, the 19-year-old Southern Union student who was last seen on Oct. 23. 

Ward meetings intend to help communities

While City Council meetings offer residents an opportunity to address Mayor Ron Anders and the eight members of the Council, citizens also have opportunities outside of the biweekly Counil meetings. Council members hold ward meetings, which have been held in Auburn since 2014, to discuss ward-related issues with constituents of the eight wards in Auburn. 

Healthcare to hit the road in Opelika with renovated clinic bus

The City of Opelika has partnered with East Alabama Medical Center and Auburn University to provide health care to underserved parts of the Opelika community. 

Red Lobster on Opelika Road catches fire

At the Red Lobster on Opelika Road, fire broke out near the front of the building around 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Costumes fill streets for 19th annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat

This Halloween Auburn held its 19th annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat. Children in costumes lined the streets with adults in tow as local business owners passed out candy. 

Missing Auburn teen victim of foul play, APD says

Aniah Haley Blanchard, missing Auburn teen, was harmed and is considered to be the victim of foul play, the Auburn Police Division announced Thursday.

Updyke a no show in court

Harvey Updyke failed to appear before the Lee County Court on Wednesday afternoon. Pending a 30-day advisement period, Judge Jacob Walker will consider issuing a writ of arrest.

Opelika Police receives award for work on found-girl case

The story of Baby Jane Doe goes back to January of 2012 when the skeletal remains of a little girl between the ages of 3 and 7 years old were found in the woods near a trailer park in Opelika, Alabama. 

Mayor Anders discusses his first year, future of Auburn at inaugural address

Mayor Ron Anders said in the darkness of tragedy, the Auburn community has come together to light the path toward a bright future.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Here's what you should know year round

Community center coming to Auburn park

The Lake Wilmore Community Center, an upcoming project for Auburn’s Parks and Recreation Department, is expected to cost over $7 million.

Local pumpkin patches stay busy after October

As pumpkin patch pictures fill Instagram feeds and jack-o’-lanterns light paths to houses, pumpkin patches throughout the community fill with visitors. 

Gov. Ivey announces $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of perpetrator of missing Auburn teen

Gov. Kay Ivey announced via Twitter Wednesday, Oct. 30 that she is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator of a missing Auburn teen. 

Lee County Witches Ride raises money for cancer research, patient support

Sitting in a quiet coffee shop in Lee County, Kalyn Frederick, community development manager for the Lee County sector of the American Cancer Society, buzzes with anticipation as she shares her passion for working with the American Cancer Society and how the Lee County Witches Ride has a positive influence on individuals impacted by cancer in Lee County.

Business park to bring companies to Opelika

A new business park is coming to Opelika in a qualified opportunity zone. The Hi Pack Business Park, which will feature 10 buildings varying from 7,000 to 45,000-square feet in size, offers potential tax advantages and savings to companies locating to the park. 

Private bookstore opens downtown

The City of Auburn is now home to a privately owned bookstore, Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers. The bookstore, located on Magnolia Avenue, is owned by a couple from Greenville, South Carolina. 

Point Broadband to expand to Auburn

Point Broadband will soon expand its service area to include parts of Auburn and other parts of Lee County. The City of Opelika sold the original fiber network in November 2018.

Residents and professionals question housing market

The blinds in Ray Huff’s office remain permanently drawn up. Outside, a cacophony of nail guns and jackhammers sputter away while an endless line of traffic budges ever so slightly through a shaded West Glenn Avenue. But there are no clouds in the sky.