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Community profile: Ron Anders Jr., City Councilman and former Mic Man

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | January 27

“For a child to grow up in Auburn, on its own level, it’s like an amusement park,” Anders said.

City officials address public concern about parking deck redevelopment

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 27

At a public meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the Gay Street parking deck, citizens expressed their concerns about the future of the site, including the viability of a downtown grocery. "My concern is not with the development," said Tim Curry, Auburn resident.

Cutting carbs around Auburn with Scale Back Alabama

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | January 27

The Auburn community has taken initiative by adopting a competitive weight loss program, Scale Back Alabama, to instill healthy habits. Scale Back Alabama will begin this week, Jan. 25-29, with weigh-in stations around Lee County.

UPDATE: Judge 'not inclined' to grant continuance on Hubbard ethics trial

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | January 27

Judge Jacob A. Walker III denied a motion by the defense to continue the trial, but acknowledged that possible appeals would delay the process.

Republican candidates for Lee County District attorney face off in forum

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | January 27

Incumbent District Attorney Robbie Treese and challenger Brandon Hughes spoke to the Lee County Republicans Club at the Hilton Garden Inn on Tuesday night, Jan. 26.

Lecture series kicks off with Creek Indian history in Alabama

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | January 27

In Alabama there is a large amount of history and more specifically Creek Indian history. “Learning about Creek Indians is really learning about Alabama and learning about the place where you are here in Auburn,” said Maiben Beard, outreach assistant with the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities.

Supporters fight frigid temperatures at Auburn for Bernie march

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | January 27

Despite the 30-degree weather and blistering cold winds, some Auburn citizens were "feeling the Bern" this Saturday, Jan. 23. While many were cuddled up inside, Auburn's Bernie Sanders supporters took the streets to show their support for the campaign and spread awareness about important issues.

Incident reports from Jan. 19-25

By Staff Report | January 26

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from Jan. 19-25. 

Two men arrested after police chase

By Staff Report | January 26

Two Opelika men were arrested after a brief chase on Interstate 85 on Tuesday, Jan. 26, according to a release issued by the Auburn Police Division.

Krispy Kreme construction delayed, now moving along

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | January 26

The skeleton of a Krispy Kreme is rising near the Auburn Mall, but doughnut fans will have to wait a little longer than expected for the "Hot Now" sign to illuminate the highway.

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.