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New Moore's Mill bridge open to traffic

January 25

Traffic was shifted as the new Moore's Mill bridge opened Tuesday.

CANCELED: Tornado watch issued for South Alabama, including Auburn

By Staff Report | January 22

The watch area includes Auburn and the rest of Lee County.

CANCELED: Auburn included in tornado watch issued Sunday afternoon

January 22

The watch will remain valid until 7 p.m.

CANCELED: Tornado warning issued for Lee County

By Staff Report | January 22

The Birmingham National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Lee County. The tornado warning polygon includes the City of Auburn and Auburn University.

More severe weather expected in Auburn

January 22

There is an 'elevated risk' of severe weather.

Tornado warning canceled in Auburn

January 22

The warning includes areas west of Auburn.

UPDATE: More human remains found in Lee County creek, victim identified

By Staff Report | January 20

The remains were found near where a detached leg was found Thursday.

Historic private women's dormitory to become boutique hotel

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | January 20

The Wittel Dormitory, which sits at the corner of East Thach Avenue and South Gay Street, is currently up for sale, and the likely owners plan to convert the old private women’s dorm into a hotel.

Construction worker discovers leg under a Lee County bridge

By Staff Report | January 19

Deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a call from a construction worker working near a bridge.

Protection and collateral damage: use of force and community-police relationships

By Kris Martins | Enterprise Editor | January 19

High-profile officer-involved shootings in U.S. cities in 2016 have raised questions.

Stalled train leaves traffic backed up in downtown

By Staff Report | January 18

Early reports and emergency radio traffic suggest the train stopped due to a mechanical issue.

Three arrested by APD for string of auto burglaries

By Staff Report | January 17

Three men, two from Auburn and one from Montgomery, were arrested over the weekend.

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics set for this month

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | January 17

The fundraiser began five years ago as a small event at a` backyard pool.

Virtual reality shop opens in Opelika

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | January 17

EnvisionVR is a virtual reality cafe where customers can rent time to use virtual reality equipment.

Annual 'Empty Bowls' event planned for February

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | January 16

On February 25th, many Auburn community members will be switching out their typical dinnerware for a handmade, one of a kind ceramic bowl.

Lee County hosts second annual Therapeutic Fair

By Tori Linehan | Community Writer | January 16

The county event was intended for families of those with intellectual disabilities to gather as a community and visit many booths displaying programs, medical samples and resources for those with therapeutic needs.

Google uses Robert E Lee's Birthday in Alabama instead of MLK Day

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | January 16

Some Alabama residents were in for a strange surprise on Jan. 16 when they used Google search to find the hours of local businesses.

Wittel Dormitory to be converted into a small hotel

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | January 12

A historic women's dormitory will be converted into a boutique hotel.