Community

UPDATED: Assessments show majority of Magnolia Ave Oak canopy is dead

By Staff Report | October 20

In a letter to the Auburn Police Division, Interim Executive Director of Public Safety and Security Chance Corbett said a horticulture professional predicts the burned Auburn Oak will likely die.

Case against Jochen Wiest moves on to grand jury

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | October 19

Wiest, who was not present at the hearing, is charged with felony criminal mischief, public intoxication and desecration of a venerated object.

Taco Mama location coming to Auburn in 2017

October 19

Auburn residents will soon have another option to grab a taco or a margarita downtown.

Judge denies new trial for former House speaker

October 19

The motion was automatically denied in September, but Walker wanted to address concerns of juror misconduct.

Boarts family, supporters confront City Council about footage, belongings of Melissa Boarts

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | October 18

The Boarts family and several supporters confronted the Auburn City Council.

Local political figures assess the vice presidential candidates

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | October 18

The vice presidents have mostly escaped scandals plaguing both presidential candidates recently.

Rep. Mike Rogers will still vote for Donald Trump

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | October 14

Rogers is still planning to vote for Donald Trump, but his reelection opponent said its concerning.

Lucy Baxley, Alabama's first female lieutenant governor, dies at 78

October 14

Lucy Baxley, Alabama's first female lieutenant governor, died Friday in Birmingham.

Opelika man arrested on drug trafficking, fleeing charges

By Staff Report | October 14

Evidence recovered from the scene totaled 6.5 pounds of marijuana and a "quantity of currency."

Pedestrian killed in incident on South College

By Staff Report | October 13

A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on South College Street Wednesday night, marking the second pedestrian death in Auburn in less than a week.

COLUMN: The straw that broke the elephant's back should have fallen sooner

By Lily Jackson | Intrigue Editor | October 13

If it smells like a dog, looks like a dog and barks like a dog, odds are it's a dog.

Police arrest suspect in connection with fatal hit and run

By Staff Report | October 12

The APD arrested 24-year-old Nicholas Osceola Dean Lawhon, from Auburn.

Governor issues drought emergency

October 12

The governor issued a no burn order for 46 counties, including Lee County.

Boutiques reflect on increased competition as new shop prepares to open

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | October 11

Downtown boutique owners and managers talk about the effects of increased competition.

Forestry commission issues fire alert for Lee County, 45 other counties

October 10

Burn permits will be limited and issued at the discretion of the state forester

Mama Mocha's to expand to Opelika

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | October 9

Auburn coffee shop Mama Mocha's Coffee Emporium is opening a second location.

Lee County Sheriff's Office to use drones

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | October 8

Implementation of the drone technology doesn’t have a set timeline yet, though.

Police search for suspect in fatal hit-and-run

By Staff Report | October 7

A 28-year-old man died last night after being hit by a vehicle on Shelton Mill Road, police said.

Hubbard seeks a new trial --- or acquittal

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | October 6

Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard and his attorneys filed a motion Friday requesting Judge Jacob Walker acquit him, dismiss the charges or give him a new trial.

Former house speaker files appeal

October 6

Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard filed an appeal of his felony ethics conviction.