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Boykin center hosts program to celebrate black heritage

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 12

In honor of February being Black History month, the Boykin Community Center hosted a program on Feb. 12 to celebrate black heritage.

Community comes to student’s aid after she loses home, pets in fire

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 12

Katie Hogan’s pets died in a fire that destroyed her home on Monday, Feb. 1. She was at school, sitting in the critical care rounds room working on a computer when she heard the news of the “devastating” fire.

Planning Commission approves codifications of the Downtown Master Plan

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 11

The Auburn Planning Commission gave their final approval to several codified elements of the Downtown Master Plan on Thursday night, Feb. 11. Amendments to the comprehensive plan for the city of Auburn, CompPlan 2030, were approved and followed a series of work sessions held by the planning commission to discuss the implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.

Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard hopes to balance state General Fund while creating jobs

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 10

The 2016 regular legislative session for the Alabama Legislature began last week. Balancing the state's General Fund budget and encouraging job growth are on the top of this year's agenda for Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn.

BigHouse offers volunteer options to students

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 10

Blake and Micah Melnick got to see the process of the foster system up close and personal when Micah’s parents decided to become foster parents.

'Stormtrooping' is a family affair for local father and son duo

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 10

The Auburn-Opelika stormtroopers are commonly known as Ronnie Sparks, a substitute teacher, and his son Will Sparks, a ninth-grader at Auburn Junior High.

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.