Community

'Clown sightings' reported on campus

By Staff Report | September 20

The Auburn Police Division has received reports of people dressed in clown costumes on campus, according to an Auburn University Public Safety notice. Reports of clowns scaring members of the public have spread across the United States.

City Council approves 2017–18 biennial budget

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 20

The $82.25 million general fund budget will focus on public safety, education and construction.

Auburn police captain reflects on 30 years

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 18

Auburn police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey didn't plan to be in law enforcement for three decades.

Residents share visions for city parks and culture

By Ariel Cochran | Community Writer | September 15

Auburn area residents shared their visions for city parks Thursday night.

Art program takes 5th-grade students to the 'land down under'

By Tiara Bond | Community Writer | September 15

Hundreds of fifth graders flocked to the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center.

Judge quietly ends Hubbard's Lee County trial

September 15

A post-trial motion filed by the defense in early August was automatically denied last week.

Lovvorn wins: Fire battalion chief takes House Republican primary

September 15

Lovvorn took 51.29 percent of the vote.

Helping the community 'one note at a time'

By Ariel Cochran | Community Writer | September 13

Spicer’s Music was awarded a best small business in Auburn.

Voters cast ballots in House District 79 Republican primary

September 13

Voters head to the poll today.

One-Stop Shop: Meet the House District 79 Republican candidates

September 9

Get to know the Republican candidate for House District 79 before you vote Sept. 13.

UPDATE: Campus shooting at AUM leaves one nonstudent injured

September 9

AUM Police are still investigating the shooting.

Candidates tackle money in politics at forum

September 7

PAC money was a topic of discussion at Wednesday's forum.

City Council tables biennial budget approval

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 7

The budget approval will reappear at the next September council meeting.

House candidate Joe Lovvorn believes in small town values

September 7

Most people's hometown at least has a traffic light or two.

Auburn collects community input for northwest plan

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | September 6

Residents and community leaders met to brainstorm for a neighborhood plan.

Heritage association remembers "The Crescent" rail line

By Tiara Bond | Community Writer | September 6

“The Crescent” passenger rail line had a long history in Auburn.

Lovvorn refunds $10,000 campaign donation

September 6

Lovvorn originally received the donation in July, but it violated IRS regulations.

Republican candidates for House District 79 talk trust, issues in forum

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 6

Candidates were asked how they would comply with ethics laws, among other topics.

Libertarian Auburn student announces candidacy for House seat

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | September 6

An Auburn economics student is in the process of collecting signatures to get on the ballot to run for Auburn's House District 79 as a Libertarian.

Sandy Toomer hopes the second time's the charm

September 6

Auburn entrepreneur Sandy Toomer said it wasn't a hard decision to leave corporate life for missionary work because, for him, wealth has never been a top priority.