Community

Auburn Find the Leader in You program encourages young people in the community to get involved

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | October 13

Auburn Parks and Recreation helps high school and middle school aged kids work within the community and learn applicable life skills.

Ivey extends state of emergency through October 31

By My Ly | Community Editor | October 8

Gov. Kay Ivey has extended the state of public health emergency to expire on Oct. 31 instead of the original expiration date of Tuesday, Oct. 12.

A student in the Esperanza program studies at the Auburn Public Library on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Esperanza House brings tutoring program to the area

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | October 7

In September, Esperanza House partnered with Opelika City Schools to bring a sister tutoring program to the area for Hispanic children and families. Esperanza House was founded in 2015 as a nonprofit organization to serve Hispanic children and families in the Auburn community.

Public Hearing | Council considers raising towing fees

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | October 7

Caroline Craig breaks down Tuesday's City Council meeting where council members consider raising fees for non-consensual towing off private property.

Council considers raising fees for nonconsensual towing

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | October 7

Tuesday night’s City Council meeting looked different from the previous meetings with the removal of socially distanced seating. Previously, socially distanced seating included blocking off every other row and blocking off two seats in between available seating to ensure six feet of space. City ...