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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.

Incident reports from Jan 1-11

By Staff Report | January 13

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from January 1-11.

Storybook Farm: A child's real-life fairytale

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | January 13

"Storybook Farm is so important to these children," Jay said. "They truly believe it is their horse and that being here weekly to ride is their responsibility."  

Cougars moving east, sightings in Alabama

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | January 13

Cougars have not been seen in Alabama in 100 years. Recently, multiple people have come forward saying they have seen a cougar on their property. These sightings have started to cause worry among Alabama citizens.

Off-campus gyms offering membership deals to students

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | January 13

A new year signals new resolutions, and at the top of most people’s lists include some variation of better fitness and health routines. The on-campus recreation center can be crowded during the spring semester, and some students find it overwhelming to work out there.

Community hearing held to disperse grant money

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | January 12

On January 12, 2016 a community hearing was held for input on the allocation of funds provided to the city of Auburn by the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program through the U.S.

Auburn-Opelika metro maintains lowest unemployment rate in Alabama

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 12

The unemployment rate rose slightly for the Auburn-Opelika metropolitan area in statistics released for November 2015. The increase was likely because an increase in workforce participation, according to Labor Department officials. In a report released in late December by the Alabama Department of Labor, Auburn-Opelika's unemployment rate rose from 4.5 to 4.7 percent. Nearly 100 new workers entered the workforce during the time period, nearly a 1 percent increase from October.

'STAR' IDs will soon be required to fly domestically without a passport

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 11

If you take a look at your driver's license and you do not see a golden star adorned on its top-left corner, you should be prepared to head to your local driver's license office to get a new STAR ID for the new year. A STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable, will be required to enter federally restricted buildings.

Man shot and killed on Saturday

By Staff Report | January 11

A man was shot and killed at the 400 block of Webster Road on Saturday, Jan. 9, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division. APD responded to a shots fired call at approximately 3:40 p.m.