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YEA! hopes to train young entrepreneurs

By Staff Report | July 26

Applications for the 2016-2017 Young Entrepreneurs Academy are now available for students in grades 6 through12.

Two arrested for fraternity house auto burglary

By Staff Report | July 25

The Auburn Police Division arrested two men this weekend on related arrests.

Closures to affect Interstate 85 and Magnolia Avenue

By Staff Report | July 24

Two major closures on Interstate 85 and Magnolia Avenue will affect local commutes this week. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, there will be lane closures on Interstate 85 between mile markers 55 and 56 on both the northbound and southbound sides.

Meet Alabama's youngest Republican delegate

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 22

When the balloons and confetti began to drop from the ceiling at the Republican National Convention last night, Kathleen Moore said she broke out into tears.

Auburn launches 'Know When to Go' campaign

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 22

If you've driven in Auburn over the last week, there's a very good chance you've seen posters, which read "Know When To Go", attached to the city's stop and yield signs.

Marriott resort wins Editor's Choice award from Golf Digest

By Eric Pereira | News Writer | July 21

The Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel & Conference Center at Grand National was recently named a 2016 Editor’s Choice resort by Golf Digest.

Auburn to help provide education in prisons

By Eric Pereira | News Writer | July 21

The Alabama Prison Arts and Education Project is currently developing new framework and infrastructure in light of Auburn University being selected to participate in the Second Chance Pell pilot program.

Two Auburn men arrested for robbery and burglary

By Staff Report | July 21

Police arrested Brandon Williams and Rodritus Matthews Wednesday.

Task force wants alternate vision for downtown growth, merchants disagree

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 21

The members of the group called for a form-based city zoning code and a greater focus on aesthetics in the downtown area.

Auburn officer-involved shooting headed to grand jury

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 20

A grand jury will be convened to determine possible charges against the Auburn police officers involved in the shooting death of Melissa Boarts in April.

State Capitol to be illuminated in blue all week to honor law enforcement

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 18

Bentley said the lights will honor the men and women who willingly put their lives in harms way to protect the public.

Phenix City Taco Bell employee fired after refusing service to sheriff deputies

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 18

The owners of a Taco Bell in Phenix City, Alabama, have fired an employee who refused service to two Lee County Sheriff deputies Saturday night.

Alabama in need of more farms to grow hops and barley

By Eric Pereira | News Writer | July 17

The craft brewing industry is continuing to grow all over the country, and Alabama is in the race to make its beer stand out from the rest.

Judicial Inquiry Commission requests Chief Justice Roy Moore's immediate removal

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 15

Just hours after the House Judiciary Committee approved the hiring of Jackson Sharman to provide special counsel for Gov.

Whitewater in Alabama: House hires special counsel for impeachment

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 15

Sharman will help lead and advise the judiciary committee on matters related to the Bentley investigation.

Man robbed while playing Pokémon Go

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 13

It's all the craze on Auburn's campus — from Samford Hall to the Ag Heritage Park, hundreds of students and residents alike pick up their cell phones every day to play Pokémon Go.

Local belly dancers to hold event benefiting women escaping ISIS

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 12

The event is planned for 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at Celtic Traditions, 2705 Frederick Road in Opelika.

Making its way downtown: Alabama and black bears

By Ariel Cochran | News Writer | July 11

On Wednesday, June 29, a black bear meandered down the streets in Opelika near the downtown area.