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The 2016 Draughon Seminars kicked off in Auburn Thursday night.

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | January 24

The Draughon Seminars in State and Local History kicked off Thursday night with a full house at Pebble Hill in Auburn. The seminar featured Kathryn Braund, Hollifield Professor of Southern Research who talked about “’The Original Great Tye’ and How It Was Broken: Creek Indian History in Three Acts.” This event was the first of many in the 2016 Draughon Seminars.

UPDATE: Dash cam footage of Opelika officer-involved shooting released

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | January 20

Opelika Police Department officer Jared Greer was cleared by a Lee County grand jury in the shooting death of an Opelika man, according to a press release issued by the district attorney's office.

Bernie Sanders holds first Alabama rally on Martin Luther King Day

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | January 20

Bernie Sanders discussed government sponsored college, single payer healthcare, and climate change at his first presidential rally in the state of Alabama.

Opelika distillery wins big awards at national spirits competition

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | January 20

Jimmy Sharp and his father John Sharp, owners of John Emerald Distilling Company, have plenty to be excited about this year.

New sidewalks coming to Moores Mill Road

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 20

The Auburn Public Works Department will soon be submitting a grant to the Alabama Department of Transportation for more than a mile of new sidewalk along Moores Mill Road.

Auburn invited to plunge for Lee County Special Olympics

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | January 20

Anyone craving a dip in the pool can get their fix on Jan. 30.

Keep Auburn Lovely calls for task force after forum

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter and Lily Jackson | Community Writer | January 19

Auburn has become a center for sports, families, business and education over the years. Construction and expansion on The Plains has become common to residents. On Jan.

March for Bernie to be held at Pebble Hill on Jan. 23

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | January 19

Bernie Sanders' Auburn and Opelika supporters will be holding a March for Bernie on March 23 beginning at 3 p.m. at Pebble Hill.

Keep Auburn Lovely wants a citizens' task force on growth

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 19

Susan Hunnicutt, public relations organizer for Keep Auburn Lovely, went before the Auburn City Council on Tuesday, Jan 19.

Incident reports from Jan. 12-18

By Staff Report | January 19

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division between Jan. 12-18.

Free event for families in Opelika on Jan. 23

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | January 19

Parents and children from the Auburn-Opelika community are invited to attend one of the year's most fun-filled events on Jan. 23 at the Bottling Plant Event Center in Opelika. This free event will feature the talents of educational singer Jack Hartmann and a meet and greet with Auburn University alumnus, James Dean.

Civil rights activist speaks at Tuskegee University for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | January 19

Cornel West, an author and personality, spoke at Tuskegee University on Jan. 18. West’s talk was held at 1 p.m.

Two robberies at local convenience stores

By Staff Report | January 19

The Auburn Police Division is investigating two robberies which took place during the weekend, according to a press release.

Keep Auburn Lovely Citizen's Forum discusses how to handle housing in an ever-growing Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | January 19

On Jan. 18, Keep Auburn Lovely held a citizens forum meeting at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center at 7 p.m. to discuss the future of Auburn in terms of infrastructure and, more specifically, housing.

Update on Kroger construction at the Dean Road location

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | January 18

Lately, getting lost in the Kroger on Dean Road has become everyone’s new routine while going grocery shopping.

City Council set to increase wheel-locking fee

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 18

Towing companies may have a new alternative to towing from tight spaces and cramped parking decks.

Keep Auburn Lovely to host a public forum to discuss city growth

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 17

Citizens, residents and students will have an opportunity to discuss the way growth is being regulated by the city council of the Loveliest Village on the Plains at a forum on Monday night, Jan.

Presidential hopefull Bernie Sanders plans to speak in Birmingham for campaign event

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | January 16

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will take the stage at Boutwell Memorial Auditorium in Birmingham on Monday Jan. 18.

Bo Bikes Bama registration open until April 26

By Staff Report | January 15

Riders can join Bo Jackson on either a 20- or 60-mile ride that starts on Auburn's campus on Saturday, April 30, according to a press release.

Auburn landmark Anders Bookstore celebrates 50th anniversary

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | January 13

In January 2016 Anders Bookstore will celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary serving Auburn University students and Auburn Football fans. The store was opened by Ronnie and Rosemary Anders in 1966.