Community

For the love of the game: Auburn High School basketball coach mentors despite illness

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 23

A casual bystander watching the varsity boys basketball team practice might think the blond guy wearing a pink polo is Auburn High School’s head basketball coach.

Former Auburn professors reflect on experiences with Harper Lee

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 23

The loss of famed author Harper Lee hit closer to home for two former Auburn professors.

Gay Street Development Listicle

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 22

Parking Deck Redevelopment — Located at 137 North Gay Street, the redevelopment of the Auburn municipal parking deck would include a new, expanded parking deck, which would add more than 400 new public parking spaces to the downtown area, a boutique-style hotel with 90–130 rooms, a 28–31,000-square-foot urban-grocery, 10,000 square feet of conference space and 4,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

University offers resources to Auburn community

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 18

Auburn University and the community of Auburn have an extensive variety or resources to offer to students.

Keep Auburn Lovely continues to push for citizen task force

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 17

The Downtown Master Plan was approved last year by the City Council and the planning commission approved text amendments last week that will place its vision in city code as soon as March, but city residents cannot escape disagreement over the course of Auburn's future. Susan Hunnicutt, public relations representative for the Keep Auburn Lovely coalition, took to floor at the meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Auburn alumna readies for cross-country bike trip

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 17

For many students at Auburn, biking across the state seems nearly impossible, much less biking across the country. But for Hillary Rizk, an Auburn graduate who works with the Wesley Foundation, she knew she could do one better.

Southern Union could merge with Central Alabama and Chattahoochee Valley Community Colleges

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 17

The Southern Union State Community College system may soon be gaining two sister campuses — and possibly a name change. Pending approval in July, Southern Union will be merging with Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City and Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City.

Drag me around Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 17

Auburn's nightlife isn't always confined to downtown. I followed Marcus Gulatte, referred to as Aalora DiArmani on stage, as he performed in a classic bar scene on Friday, Feb. 12, and then switched gears to perform for Auburn Spectrum's "What A Drag" charity event, Saturday, Feb. 13.

Incident reports for Feb. 9-15

By Staff Report | February 16

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 9-15.

UPDATE: Tornado warning and watch canceled

By Staff Report | February 15

The weather service said tornadoes, damaging winds gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter are possible.

Grammy Award winner performing in Opelika on Feb. 17.

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 15

The East Alabama Arts Association is hosting a rare event that combines the musical talents of three women.

Auburn Knights play at annual Valentines Day concert

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 13

On Friday, Feb. 12, the Auburn Knights Orchestra held their annual Valentine's Day concert at the Bottling Plant Event Center in downtown Opelika.

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.