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Council approves South College Street parking lot. New parking deck in the works

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 17

The Auburn City Council approved the development of a parking lot on South College Street.

North College Street water main replacement begins

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | May 12

Workers broke ground this week on a project to replace a 70-year-old water main.

Auburn named a 'Best City for Summer Travel with Families'

By Staff Report | May 12

Auburn was ranked in the Top 500 Best Cities for Summer Travel with Families.

Auburn student witnesses Fort Lauderdale airport shooting

May 12

"I thought for sure that I was going to die," Santos said of the shooting.

Senate leadership promises vote on autism therapy bill

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 12

The bill, sponsored in the Senate by Tom Whatley, should make it to the floor for a vote.

Armed robbery suspect detained after morning manhunt

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-Chief and Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 11

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that the manhunt has ended.

Charles Barkley takes on white nationalist Richard Spencer in new TV series

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 9

Former Auburn and NBA basketball player Charles Barkley has a new gig hosting a TV show "American Race: White Privilege in America."

Navy ROTC members embark on a 4-day, 200-mile memorial march

By Staff Report | May 9

A group of Navy ROTC members is going on a four-day, 200-mile march from Auburn to Navarre, Florida.

University awards more than 1,000 new degrees Sunday

May 9

Sunday was another busy day as 1,000 more students became alumni.

Garden in the Park returns for 12th year

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | May 8

Opelika’s much loved Garden in the Park event returned for their 12th year this past Saturday at Opelika Municipal Park.

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art closes until fall for renovations

By Staff Report | May 8

JCSM is undergoing renovations to improve educational, storage and public spaces.

College of Liberal Arts awards 474 degrees

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 8

The College of Liberal arts awarded about 474 bachelors' and graduate-level degrees to new Auburn alumni.

Police charge four people with East Longleaf vehicle burglaries

By Staff Report | May 4

The arrests were made after an investigation into auto burglaries that were reported on Tuesday.

Auburn police investigate menacing report

By Staff Report | May 4

The incident occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m.

Meet Auburn's new downtown coordinator, Jessica Kohn

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 4

“It was probably one of the toughest interviews I’ve ever had,” Kohn said.

Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill allowing adoption agencies to refuse LGBT couples

May 3

Ivey signed Rep. Rich Wingo's House Bill 24 Wednesday afternoon after "thoughtful consideration."

City Council approves $250,000 loan for Wittel Dorm hotel redevelopment

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | May 2

The loan is interest-free and is to be paid back in a one-time installment in 10 years.

Loachapoka man charged with rape of 15 year old

By Staff Report | May 2

The Auburn Police Division arrested Wilmer Adailt Lemus Villafuerte, 19.