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Amendments one and two approved by Alabama voters

By Rachel Littleton | Community Writer | November 9

Two at-large members will be added to the Auburn University Board of Trustees.

Jack Simms, the first chair of Auburn's journalism department, dies at 89

By Staff Report | November 8

Jack Simms, the first chair of Auburn's journalism department, has died, according to the program's Facebook page.

New ‘Restaurant Row’ planned for Bent Creek Road

By Rachel Littleton | Community Writer | November 7

A new development on Bent Creek Road will bring three new restaurants and retailer to Auburn.

Lee County prepares for Tuesday's election

November 7

More than 100,000 people are registered to vote in Lee County.

On The Plains: Episode 3 — Water use and gas prices, Gov. Bentley and pedestrian safety

By Community News Staff | November 5

On The Plains: Episode 3 — Water use and gas prices, Gov. Bentley and pedestrian safety

Auburn Water Works Board passes mandatory water restrictions

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 4

Auburn utilities customers will have to limit water usage.

Damaged gasoline pipeline should be operational by Sunday

November 4

The damaged pipeline should be repaired and flowing by Sunday.

Gas prices expected to rise as governor declares state of emergency

November 4

His move follows an explosion in Shelby County on Monday.

House suspends governor's impeachment investigation

November 3

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee suspended their investigation into the possible impeachment of Gov.

Governor announces members of Special Supreme Court to hear chief justice's ethics appeal

November 2

Gov. Robert Bentley on Monday announced the seven members of the Special Supreme Court.

New event space planned for downtown

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 2

The goal is to complete the building by fall 2017, but people may be able to book the event space as soon as the next few weeks.

City leaders, planning officials continue to accept input on Northwest Auburn Neighborhood Plan

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | November 2

The Auburn Planning Department held the second of three public input meetings.

UPDATE: Man charged with placing hidden cameras in bathrooms confessed to police, court documents show

November 2

Dowdell confessed to placing the cameras and downloading child pornography.

German company closer to bringing new jobs, investment to Auburn

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 2

The facility is under construction, and it will most likely ship product next year.

One killed in major gasoline pipeline explosion in Shelby County

November 1

Five others were injured in a major explosion along an arterial gasoline pipeline.

Drought affects locals as Lee County remains under severe drought

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 1

A local farmer talks about the affects the drought has had on her crops.

With fate of State Park funding unknown, Chewacla attendance is up

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | October 31

Five years ago, 72,000 guests visited Chewacla State Park.

Alabama third party chairs weigh in on the election

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | October 31

The Alabama Green Party and the Libertarian Party of Alabama want you to know you have more than two options this presidential election.

On The Plains: Episode 2 — LGBTQ equality in Auburn, Melissa Boarts and Rep. Mike Rogers

By Community News Staff | October 28

On the Plains: Episode 2 - LGBTQ equality in Auburn, Amendments on the November ballot, Melissa Boarts, Rep.

Police arrest Opelika man for placing hidden cameras in public bathrooms

October 27

He placed cameras in men's bathrooms at Opelika High School Stadium and Auburn's Shug-Jordan Soccer Field.