Community

Former editor reflects on civil rights coverage

By Jim Little | Community Editor | March 8

It was a hot and muggy summer day in 1964 in a small Georgia town outside of Atlanta. The 1964-65 editor for The Auburn Plainsman was covering a standoff between civil rights demonstrators and a crowd of white townspeople for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Don Phillips was originally an engineering major, but decided to change his major to journalism because he said he wanted to graduate quicker. After graduating, Phillips went on to work for the United Press International wire service and became Atlanta bureau manager in 1969.

Big Event helps Auburn community

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 5

The Big Event covered over 200 job sites across the Auburn-Opelika area this year, including businesses, homes and churches.

Pebble Hill to host Bridal Faire

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 4

The event will take place Sunday, March, from 2–4 p.m.

CrossFit for a cause, bone marrow registry drive to be held in Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 4

ALL IN CrossFit and CrossFit Black Knight, two CrossFit gyms, are teaming up with Be The Match, a bone marrow registry, to increase awareness and lengthen the list of those ready to donate. The registry drive will be held in Kiesel Park on Mar. 5, from 9–11 a.m.

Judge to hear evidence about prosecutorial misconduct

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 3

Judge Jacob A. Walker will hear more evidence of prosecutorial misconduct in ALabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's felony ethics case.

Boda Getta BBQ competition to be held March 4–5

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 3

This weekend bring friends, chairs and big appetites to Boda Getta BBQ.

Auburn student headed to Kansas for music competition

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 3

Christian McGee spends six hours a day in front of a row of thin black and white keys. Her fingers tap against them in a rhythmic fashion as music pours out of a big black box.

Incumbent District Attorney Robbie Treese loses to Brandon Hughes

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor and Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 2

Brandon Hughes defeated incumbent District Attorney Robbie Treese on Super Tuesday.

Chipotle still a favorite among the Auburn community

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 2

Two weeks ago, Auburn's Chipotle closed their doors for a day. Despite the rough past few months the restaurant chain has endured, Auburn's Chipotle managed to re-open it's doors, and loyal customers still continue to pour in.

Local law enforcement fights Alabama bill allowing loaded firearms in cars

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | March 2

The bill that would allow individuals to have loaded handguns in their vehicles has passed the Alabama Senate Committee on the Judiciary, despite major opposition from many in Alabama's law enforcement. Senate Bill 14, introduced by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, would allow anyone to carry an accessible, loaded handgun in his or her car without obtaining a license.

Auburn City Council approves settlement with developer

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 2

After much deliberation, the Auburn City Council agreed to approve the settlement with Landmark Properties, the developer for The Standard at Auburn, to be established at the corner of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street.

Robbie Treese looks to keep innovating as district attorney

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 2

Robbie Treese has served as the Lee County district attorney for 16 years and is always looking for ways to improve.

Incident reports from Feb. 24-29

By Staff Report | March 2

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 24-29.

Shadrack McGill campaigns on faith for senate

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 1

In 2010, a businessman with no political background, Shadrack McGill, was "politically convicted" by his God to run for Alabama Senate and was elected into office. Shadrack is currently running against four other candidates, including incumbent Sen. Richard Shelby, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

Kicking junk food with Cam

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 29

The Extension office is sponsoring a 12-week campaign with the help of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and FNV, a branch of the Partnership for a Healthier America to spread awareness for healthy eating.

UPDATE: Man identified in weekend homicide investigation

By Staff Report | February 29

The Auburn Police Division said in a press release it responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the road near an abandoned trailer park Saturday, Feb.27 at 2:20 p.m.

City of Auburn reaches settlement with student housing developer

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 29

The Auburn City Council will consider a settlement with Landmark Properties, a developer, at its meeting Tuesday, March 1. The council has met in several executive sessions to discuss threatened litigation against the city. Landmark Properties is the developer for The Standard at Auburn, a student housing project proposed for the corner of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street. The site is in the city's urban core which, along with the entire city, has been under a moratorium on new student housing since Dec.