Community

Auburn students push for recycling pickup at off-campus apartments

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 28

A group of Auburn students wants recyclables to be picked up from off-campus apartment complexes. "We are pushing for recycling options at off-campus apartments," said Scott Seelbinder, sophomore in art.

Relay For Life takes over Lee County

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 27

One Relay For Life a year is one thing, two is a whole other level of giving. On April 16, Relay For Life of Auburn University was held on the green space in the shadow of Jordan-Hare Stadium.

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection with early-morning shooting

By Staff Report | April 27

Three men were killed in a shooting early this morning, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division. Officers responded to a shots fired call at the 1200 block of Lee Road 83 at approximately 2 a.m.

Prosecution files response to defense's request to delay, explanation of previous motions

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 27

The prosecution in Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics case filed two motions Tuesday One of the motions explained their previous motion to exclude evidence regarding the defense's motions to dismiss because of prosecutorial misconduct.

Incident reports from April 19–25

By Staff Report | April 26

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from April 19–25.

Auburn Fire Division receives important seal of approval

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 26

The Auburn Fire Division recently gained an important seal of approval from a company that rates thousands of fire departments across the country every year.

Auburn Boys & Girls Clubs struggles to accommodate large numbers

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 26

The facility that is currently hosting the Boys & Girls Clubs, the largest after-school program in Auburn, is the venue for three other organizations. A day care program, a senior center and Auburn Parks and Recreation have access to the facility.

Leaving corporate for community, Auburn local heads Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 25

Some would scoff at the idea of leaving a well-paying management job with a successful company for an after-school children's program in a small town. Anthony Brock, unit director for Auburn Boys & Girls club, wouldn't care. Brock has worked with the club a total of 10 years, beginning his time as the athletics director from 1998-2004 while he attended Tuskegee University.

Dancing Stars raise the roof in the name of charity

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 25

The 6th Annual Dancing Stars of East Alabama shook the stage at the Auburn Arena on April 21.

Lee County Gathering Crew hosts third annual Old Time Music Festival

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | April 25

This past weekend, people from all over the south came to Pioneer Park in loachopoka to learn, play and hear music.

Mike Hubbard defense team asks for trial to be delayed until August

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 20

Mike Hubbard's defense team wants the trial to be delayed again, this time until August.

'Boom it, Skip! Boom it!'

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 20

Johnson was born and raised in Auburn. Johnson's mother was Miss Auburn in 1949 and met Johnson's father while attending Auburn University.

City Council addresses concerns of proposed 191 College apartment development

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 20

The planning of new developments and future construction was once again a main priority for the City Council at the meeting on April 19. During Committee of the Whole, 191 College, a development set to shoot up on the southwestern corner of North College Street and West Glenn Avenue.

Auburn employees complete Scale Back Alabama

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 20

Beginning Jan. 25, Auburn employees from a multitude of departments committed to losing 10 pounds in 10 weeks with the help and encouragement of a team partner.

New lanes to be added at intersection of South College Street and Samford Avenue

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 20

The City of Auburn Public Works Department is planning yet another infrastructure improvement project for the city.

Fired ALEA chief sues Gov. Bentley, Stan Stabler and Rebekah Mason

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 19

Spencer Collier, the former secretary of law enforcement, is suing the governor, his former top aide Rebekah Mason and ALEA Secretary Stan Stabler, according to court documents filed today in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County.

Incident reports from April 12-18

By Staff Report | April 19

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from April 12-18.

Construction new apartment building to cause closures on East Glenn Avenue

By Staff Report | April 18

Construction of The Balcony, a new student housing complex will cause some lane closures along East Glenn Avenue starting Tuesday, April 19.

Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at 6.2 percent

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 18

The Alabama Department of Labor released labor statistics for the month of March on Friday, April 15.

City Council set to discuss Chevron redevelopment

By Staff Report | April 15

At its biweekly meeting on Tuesday, April 19, the Auburn City Council will discuss the terms of a potential development agreement for the planned redevelopment of the University Chevron station, dubbed 191 College in planning commission documents. 191 College will sit on the southwestern corner of North College Street and West Glenn Avenue. The discussion is planned for the Committee of the Whole portion of the meeting, which will begin at 6:30 p.m.