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Incident reports from Feb. 2-8

By Staff Report | February 9

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 2-8.

City Council to hold special meeting tomorrow

By Staff Report | February 9

The Auburn City Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in council chambers.

Alabama unemployment rate increases to 6.2 percent

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 9

Alabama saw its unemployment rate increase during the month of December.

Auburn man arrested, tried to escape Auburn Police Division

By Staff Report | February 8

An Auburn man was arrested Sunday, Feb. 7, and charged with three counts of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, first-degree rape, first-degree domestic violence, third-degree escape, third-degree criminal mischief and violation of a protection from abuse order, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division.

Overall Company moves to John Emerald with big plans for the future

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 7

After three years of running The Overall Company at its original location, owners Jay and Laura Pritchard knew it was a time for a change.

Auburn student wins Miss Auburn-Opelika Area pageant

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 6

After each contestant performed, danced, modeled and answered questions in front of a panel of six judges, one woman was chosen as Miss Auburn-Opelika Area — Jean Elizabeth Miles.

Life lessons on the soccer field with Hamm, Lilly and Venturini-Hoch

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 6

Team First training academy had a successful first day, Feb. 6 in Auburn at the Auburn Soccer Complex on Wire Road. 

Student recalls encounter with Zika virus

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 3

When JennaBeth Brittain, junior in communication disorders, began to feel achy and fatigued she didn't know what was happening.

Auburn students train puppies to be service dogs

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 3

Samantha Warner, a third year vet student, looked down at Serena and quietly commanded her to lie down.

Iowa never fails to surprise

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 3

Depending on whom you ask, the results of Monday night's Iowa caucuses mean a lot of different things.

Bentley calls for a 'moonshot' in his State of the State

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 3

The nostalgic roar of rockets going to the moon echoed through Gov. Robert Bentley’s 2016 State of the State address. Bentley’s speech before a joint session of the Alabama Legislature in the Old House Chamber on Tuesday night, Feb. 2.

Opelika couple serves ice cream with a story

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 3

Chris and Angela George have always loved Opelika and ice cream. This summer, the Opelika couple combined the two and started serving Opelika-inspired ice cream to the community from a cart. 

Local bar receives license to serve alcohol after 2 a.m.

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 2

Early morning partiers can buy a drink after 2 a.m. again. For many, the War Eagle Supper Club was an Auburn tradition, but it was also the only bar in Auburn that could sell alcohol after 2 a.m.

Judge denies motions to dismiss Hubbard case

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 2

Judge Jacob A. Walker III denied motions to dismiss Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics case Feb. 2.

Incident reports from Jan. 26-Feb. 1

By Staff Report | February 2

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division between Jan. 26 - Feb. 1.

City Council discusses spay and neuter initiative

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 2

Auburn, Opelika, and other Lee County citizens may be given the opportunity to have their animals spayed and neutered for $5-10 with a new initiative proposed at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Auburn's water is safe to drink

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 2

People living in developed countries such as the United States generally assume the water that flows from their taps is safe. Lead contamination in the city of Flint, Michigan, and apparent negligence of city and state officials have eroded that trust for many.

Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit Food Bank of East Alabama

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 2

Organizers are placing the final touches on the third annual Empty Bowls fundraising event.