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'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.

Moores Mill Bridge replacement may begin as soon as this month

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 15

Construction may begin as early as April or May on the long-awaited replacement of the Moores Mill Bridge which crosses Interstate 85.

Cirque Mechanics performing in Opelika

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | April 15

On Tuesday, April 19, Cirque Mechanics will wheel into Opelika for a performance at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. The show, titled "Pedal Punk," will feature a theme where cycling is presented as an escape from a technology-obsessed society.

Planning Commission approves the next step for The Standard

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 14

The Auburn Planning Commission approved a preliminary lot consolidation on the northeastern corner of North Gay Street and East Glenn Avenue at its meeting on Thursday, April 14. The consolidation of 11 existing lots into one new lot is the next step for the planned construction of The Standard, a 65-foot student apartment development.

Prosecution asks court to exclude anything related to prosecutorial misconduct in Mike Hubbard case

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 14

Prosecutors in Mike Hubbard's ethics trial are asking to exclude any evidence or argument of prosecutorial misconduct from the trial scheduled to begin in May.

Friends and teachers remember train victim's 'infectious' smile, personality

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 14

Alex August, freshman in business, had a quote by his friend Dakota Parker that summed up his best friend and pledge brother. "'Look at each person as if they have value and wealth, and you'll find it in them,'" August said.

Cakeitecture Bakery combines architecture with baking

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor | April 13

An Auburn alumna returned to The Plains last summer to open Auburn's first licensed baker, applying architecture techniques to her pastries in the process.

The club that beats the street: Opelika native returns to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 13

Habits aren't always bad, especially when serving the community becomes habitual. Michael Johnson, IT worker for Chambers County Schools and Boys & Girls Club worker, has made it an admirable habit to invest what time he has into the local Boys & Girls Clubs.  Johnson is native to Opelika, graduating from Opelika High School in 1992.

Prosecutors file motion to introduce new evidence in Mike Hubbard's ethics trial

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 13

According to the filing, the prosecution will introduce evidence that Hubbard funneled money through "various entities" to himself or businesses he is associated with and used his position as chairman of Alabama's Republican Party to benefit himself or businesses he was associated with.

Friends and teachers remember train victim's 'infectious' smile, personality

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 13

Parker was struck and killed by a passing train early Saturday, April 9. He was 19 and in his second semester at Auburn.