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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.

Incident reports from April 5–11

By Staff Report | April 12

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from April 5-11:

The Overall Company partners with John Emerald Distillery for grand opening

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 12

The wait for biscuits, classic drinks and a welcoming venue is almost over, thanks to Opelika's John Emerald Distillery and the four co-managers of The Overall Company. The grand opening "get together" will be April 12, from7–9 p.m., in the John Emerald Distillery tasting room in downtown Opelika.

47 arrested at annual Alpha Psi Rodeo

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 11

Approximately 47 people were arrested at the 2016 Alpha Psi Rodeo, which is similar to last year's total, according to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones. 

Keep Auburn Lovely questions reliability of downtown hotel developer

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 11

Susan Hunnicutt, public relations officer for the grassroots organization Keep Auburn Lovely, spoke before the Auburn City Council on Tuesday night.

UPDATE: Man killed by train Saturday morning identified as Auburn student

By Staff Report | April 10

A man was struck and killed by a train early Saturday morning, according to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.

Auburn police: use of deadly force was justified, family of slain woman disagrees

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 9

Officers shot and killed Melissa C. Boarts, 36, in Macon County on Sunday afternoon after she charged officers with a weapon, according to an APD release.

Alabama representative files articles of impeachment against Bentley

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 9

For only the second time in Alabama history, the Yellowhammer state's governor will face the possibility of impeachment. Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle introduced the articles of impeachment against Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday, April 5.