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Old Moore's Mill Bridge being demolished

| February 22

Demolition began last week and will last through mid-March.

City purchases $4 million plot for recreational use

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | February 22

The city of Auburn now has 160 more acres of land for park and recreational use.

Auburn man charged with kidnapping, assaulting co-worker

By Staff Report | February 22

David R. Brewer, 35, is charged with second-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and reckless endangerment after a days-long police investigation found he kidnapped an incapacitated co-worker after close.

Police arrest Auburn man on vehicle burglary charges

By Staff Report | February 21

The arrest was the result of a vehicle burglary on Jan. 6.

Auburn man arrested on charges of firing a gun into downtown motel

By Staff Report | February 20

No injuries were reported.

Three arrested Wednesday for home and vehicle burglaries

By Staff Report | February 20

Finley and Griffin are being held on a $3,000 bond at the Lee County Jail. Lanier is being held on a $20,250 bond.

Attorney General recuses himself from Bentley investigation

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | February 20

Attorney General Steve Marshall has recused himself from an investigation of Gov.

Scale Back Alabama to host Annual Walk With a Doc event

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | February 19

Scale Back Alabama and the East Alabama Medical Center will be hosting their annual Walk With a Doc event.

Second annual Zumbathon this Saturday

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | February 19

The Auburn Parks and Recreation department will be hosting its second annual Zumbathon this Saturday.

Streets to close tomorrow for Toomer's Oaks replacement

By Staff Report | February 17

Some streets downtown will close Saturday for the replacement of the Toomer's Oaks.

Funeral for Lt. Gen. Harold Moore to be held in Auburn

By Staff Report | February 16

Moore's funeral will begin at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Auburn.

District attorney proposes 5 percent increase to county liquor sales tax

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | February 15

Even though the District Attorney’s Office is a state agency, it does not get the majority of its funding from the state.

New downtown ‘Krewe de Tigris’ Mardi Gras parade set for this month

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | February 15

Auburn will have a new Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 25.

Steve Marshall named Alabama attorney general

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | February 15

Gov. Robert Bentley announced his decision on Friday.

Bill passes Alabama House that would restrict funding for 'sanctuary campuses'

February 15

The House passed a bill that would crack down on "sanctuary campuses."

Former University public safety lieutenant to face grand jury over child porn charges

February 15

A former Auburn University Public Safety lieutenant's case will head to a grand jury.

City Council tours possible recreation site

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | February 15

Council Members Ron Anders, Lynda Tremaine, Beth Witten, Mayor Bill Ham, and other members of the city staff packed into pickup trucks Tuesday morning.

'We Were Soldiers' Vietnam veteran dies in Auburn at 94

By Staff Report | February 14

Retired Lt. Gen. Harold G. "Hal" Moore died at his home in Auburn. He was 94.

Loachapoka man arrested related to robbery on Wire Road

By Staff Report | February 13

The Auburn Police arrested a 23-year-old from Loachapoka on 1st-degree robbery charges.

Police arrest three on vehicle burglary charges

By Staff Report | February 13

Three people were arrested for breaking and entering a motor vehicle and theft of property.