Community

Jesse Smith's journey from poverty leads him to run for U.S. House of Representatives

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | February 26

Nearly 24 years after Jesse Smith made it out of the projects, he still remembers his early years, and they are the driving force behind his campaign to represent Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S.

Congressman Mike Rogers runs for re-election to U.S. House of Representatives

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Editor | February 26

Congressman Mike Rogers knew since he was an early teenager he wanted to be involved in politics. He started off by getting involved in campaigns such as those of President Richard Nixon and others.

Stephen Howard sentenced to 8 years in prison

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 25

The man responsible for selling almost 4 liters of a date-rape drug to an undercover police officer will spend eight and a half years behind bars.

UPDATE: Man identified in deadly police chase

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 25

Auburn Police Chief Paul Register said a man robbed a business at gunpoint at approximately 11:50 a.m. near the intersection of Cox Road and West Longleaf Drive.

Gov. Bentley signs ban on local minimum wage hikes

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 25

The bill was introduced by Vestavia Hills Republican David Faulkner for the spring 2016 legislative session.

Auburn Kiwanis to host annual pancake day

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 25

This Saturday, Feb. 27, Auburn Kiwanis will be hosting its 29th annual pancake day at Auburn United Methodist Church. They will start serving pancakes at 6:30 a.m., and the event is expected to end at 11 a.m.

Two tornadoes touched down in Auburn Nov. 16, 2011 damaging approximately 237 structures, like this home on Elkins Drive. The storms also downed about 1,000 trees. Auburn Public Works estimates another 2-3 weeks until all debris is cleared. (Kate Jones / INTRIGUE EDITOR)

Auburn participates in Alabama's severe weather preparedness tax-free holiday

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 25

With the intention of insuring that all Alabama residents are able to purchase the necessary protection supplies, the Alabama severe weather preparedness tax-free holiday was enacted.

Trump, Clinton take South Carolina and Nevada primary contests

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 25

Businessman Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton win on Saturday.

Donald Trump campaign to make a stop in Auburn Feb. 25

By Staff Report | February 25

The "Stump for Trump" bus will be on the corner of S. Donahue Drive and W. Samford Avenue Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Construction continues along Glenn Avenue in Auburn and Opelika

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 24

The amount of bright orange signs and hard hats seen throughout the Opelika and Auburn area has been strongly increasing over the past few months.

Incident reports from Feb. 16–22

By Staff Report | February 23

The following incidents were reported to The Auburn Police Division between Feb. 16-22.

Debate becomes a debacle: U.S. Senate Republican candidates are evicted from venue

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter and Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 23

The four Republicans challenging U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, including Auburn alumnus and former SGA President Jonathan McConnell, met at Hoover Tactical Firearms Thursday night for a debate sponsored by a tea-party group, but they weren't allowed to debate.

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.