Community

New Auburn High School opens for public viewing

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | June 1

After two years of construction, the new Auburn High School opened it's doors to the community for a public viewing.

Acre hosts their first farmers market of 2017 summer

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | May 31

Acre hosted their first farmers market of the summer on Wednesday with freshly harvested goods and locally made art and jewelry.

Section of East Samford Avenue to close for approximately five weeks

By Staff Report | May 31

Beginning Thursday, June 1, a section of East Samford Avenue will close for construction. Construction will take place between west of Jockish Street and east of East University Drive.

New consignment boutique focuses on affordability

By Jessica Jernigan | May 31

Co-owners Natalie Gilbert and Kelly Poole wished to give shoppers more variety at reasonable prices by buying gently used clothing and selling it back for a lower price than retail.

Bee Auburn celebrates pollinators and their impact

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | May 31

Auburn Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the College of Agriculture to host Bee Auburn, a week dedicated to pollinators and their impact.

Nighttime construction closures on North College Street to begin May 30

By Staff Report | May 31

The section of North College Street between Magnolia and Tichenor Avenues will close tonight at 9 p.m. and will reopen at approximately 6 a.m.

Restaurant Week to be held downtown

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | May 30

Auburn’s Downtown Merchants Association will be hosting Restaurant Week, a weeklong event featuring local restaurants downtown the week of June 19.

Memorial Day: The number of Americans who have died in battle since the Revolutionary War

By Kurtis Lee | Los Angeles Times | May 29

It originated as Decoration Day in May 1868, an annual commemoration in which the graves of the war dead were decorated with flowers. At the time, Maj.

City remembers Military service members who are gone but never forgotten

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 29

Veterans and Auburn community members gathered in the shade around the Veteran’s Memorial to pay homage to the lives that were lost in military service.

City to host Memorial Day wreath laying, breakfast Monday

By Staff Report | May 29

Auburn Mayor Bill Ham and other city officials will host two events Monday to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in combat.

Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new Supreme Court justice

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 28

Gov. Kay Ivey appointed one of her longtime aides as a new associate justice.

Trump to decide next week whether to quit Paris climate agreement

By Joe Ryan and Josh Wingrove | Bloomberg News | May 28

NEW YORK (TNS) –– Donald Trump continued to distance himself from fellow leaders over climate change at the Group of Seven summit, and said he'll determine next week whether to pull the U.S.

Breaking it down: Hubbard files written brief, launching appeals process

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 24

Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, has filed his opening brief with the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.

5 suspects now under arrest as Manchester police investigate possible terror network

By Christina Boyle and Matt Pearce | Los Angeles Times | May 24

British police made a fifth arrest Wednesday in connection with the Manchester terrorist attack that killed 22 people.

Governor signs Auburn senator's bill mandating insurance coverage for autism therapy

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 23

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that would mandate insurance companies cover ABA autism therapy.

New Auburn Popcorn Co. focuses on family atmosphere

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 23

Will said he specifically wanted a spot on College Street and having brought his boys to the barber shop when they were younger, the location just worked for the family.

Dempsey Arts Center exhibits CityFest winners

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | May 22

The Dempsey Arts Center is currently displaying works done by artists for the CityFest Juried art show.

LocAL Market hosts pop-up event to preview business

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | May 22

Owner Lauren Duncan hosted a pop-up event on Saturday. Located at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, vendors welcomed shoppers from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Three people charged with motorcycle thefts

By Staff Report | May 22

The Auburn Police Division arrested three people Saturday in connection with the theft of motorcycles in the Auburn area.

UPDATE: Glenn and Gay intersection reopens after week of utility work

By Staff Report | May 22

UPDATE: The intersection of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street reopened Monday.