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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.

Auburn Technology Park West may soon see another resident

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 6

The Auburn Technology Park West should soon see the arrival of another company as the industrial park nears capacity. The new company, Project Mountain, will join the park's other residents, including three German automotive suppliers, Kemmerich USA, Schmidt Maschinenbau and Rausch & Pausch.

Mayor's ball support the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lee County

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 6

According to Wanda Lewis, president of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lee County, said that the event was a tremendous success. So far the event has raised over 92 thousand. The goal for the event was 100 thousand, but contributions are still encouraged. There were initially 400 reservations and despite the bad whether, the venue was packed.

Wider sidewalk and lighting upgrades set for Ross Street

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | April 6

The City of Auburn is set to begin yet another infrastructure upgrade intended to make the city more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.

Evidence hearing delayed in Jakell Mitchell case

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | April 6

Lawyers conferred with Judge Christopher Hughes, and within minutes, the evidence hearing for Markale Hart was delayed. Hart is accused of shooting and killing former football player Jakell Mitchell at the Tiger Lodge apartment complex on Dec.

Incident reports from March 29–April 4

By Staff Report | April 5

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from March 29–April 4.

Tornado watch canceled for Lee County

By Staff Report | April 5

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Lee County until 4 a.m.