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The Opelika Songwriters Festival returns for its third year

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | October 17

The third annual Opelika Songwriters Festival was held from Thursday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 16. The festival featured 36 performers, including headliners, The Indigo Girls, Rickie Lee Jones and Shawn Mullins.

Opelika man arrested on charges of attempted murder

By My Ly | Content Editor | October 12

Yesterday, an Opelika man was arrested for robbery in the first degree and attempted murder.

Auburn family to appear on Family Feud

By Diane Pham | News Writer | October 11

A part of the Auburn family is headed to Family Feud. The Anderson family, of Auburn, is set to appear on the next episode of the popular game show on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m.

Auburn man arrested for first degree rape

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | October 7

Auburn Police arrested Koby Kevon Clarke, 22, on a felony warrant for first degree rape on Thursday, Oct.6.

Auburn City Council announces cemetery improvements

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | October 4

The Auburn City Council announced Tuesday that it would be investing nearly $42,000 in facility improvements at Westview and Town Creek Cemeteries.

The Thrifty Lizard opens in Auburn

By Bri Johnson | News writer | October 3

On Sept. 21, the Thrifty Lizard opened its doors to the Auburn community.

Opelika Chamber hosts first responder's breakfast

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | October 1

On Friday, the Opelika Chamber held a breakfast to honor their first responders.

Auburn public library host author Lisa McNair

By My Ly | Content Editor | September 28

Last night, Lisa McNair visited Auburn's public library to talk about the release of her new book dedicated to her sister Denise, who was one of the girls who was killed in the 16th street bombing.

University reports first case of monkeypox

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | September 26

Auburn University confirmed a student tested positive for monkeypox over the weekend, in an email sent to students Monday evening,

Task Force looks to create more favorable working environment for Alabama women

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | September 23

Alabama launched a task force in August to close the gender-based wage gap in the Yellowhammer state.

Anytime Oil bringing mobile oil changes to Auburn

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | September 22

After spending time in local shops getting vehicles serviced, Taylor Putman decided to start Anytime Oil, a company that will bring oil changes to customers.

Suspect arrested after posting bomb threats against Opelika Middle School

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | September 21

After bomb threats were posted on social media on Sept. 20 and 21, Opelika police arrested a juvenile suspect.

Auburn City Council announces opioid lawsuit settlement

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | September 21

After joining a lawsuit filed by the State of Alabama more than three years ago, the Auburn City Council authorized the execution of a settlement agreement with Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries over the company’s involvement in the ongoing opioid epidemic.