Community

Suite 1111 | Baptist Hill Cemetery

By Miller Louthan | Podcast Writer | February 28

This week, Miller Louthan shares the story of Baptist Hill Cemetery, a longstanding — though often ignored — piece of the history of Auburn's Black community, and how that history is being preserved.

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SkyBar owner arrested, charged with sexual misconduct

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | February 24

The owner of one of Auburn's busiest downtown bars has been arrested by the Auburn Police Department and charged with misdemeanor sexual misconduct.

Public Hearing | City Council launches study group for more public art

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | February 17

This week, Caroline Craig explains the controversy surrounding a public mural on Opelika Road.

City Council launches study group for more public art

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | February 16

The Auburn City Council discussed the removal of the mural on the Bedzzz express.

The Cup and Saucer Cafe changes management after 18 years

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | February 15

Cup and Saucer has been in Auburn for 18 years and is transitioning to new management after the previous owner sold the business.

City of Auburn host annual daddy daughter dance

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | February 13

The City of Auburn held its annual daddy-daughter dance after taking a break last year as a result of the pandemic.

Pups on the Plains transitions to an advocacy group

By Mary Logan Sefton | News Writer | February 13

Pups on the Plains is transitioning to an advocacy group after the current structure has become difficult to sustain.

Children cross a creek at the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve and Nature Center in Auburn, Ala.

Kreher Preserve provides the community with a chance to connect with nature

By Grace Jones | Community writer | February 9

The Kreher Perserve and Nature Center provides the community with opportunity to connect with nature and get involved.

Opelika police investigating alleged homicide

By My Ly | News Editor | February 9

OPD is investigating the alleged homicide of a gun-shot victim

Meet Auburn-based band The Stews

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 4

The Stews are an Auburn-based band with an ongoing tour throughout the U.S.

Severe weather possible in Lee County Thursday night

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 3

The National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama, has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado watch and flood watch for Lee County Thursday night.

Meet the 2022 candidates for SGA and Miss Auburn

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | February 3

A brief breakdown of the SGA candidates of 2022-2023

Auburn students attend March for Life

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | February 3

Auburn students travel to Washington to attend rally for march for our lives

Suspect in custody after shooting on Richland Road

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | February 3

A shooting on Richland Road prompted a lockdown of Richland Elementary School and road closures early Thursday morning.

Public Hearing | Council approves multiple rezoning ordinances

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | February 3

At Tuesday's Auburn City Council meeting, council members approved multiple rezoning ordinances despite citizens concerns. Caroline Craig explains these rezonings and why the council voted to approve them.

Police searching for suspect after Opelika officer hit by car

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 2

An officer in the Opelika Police Department has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a fleeing suspect’s vehicle in the Kroger parking lot, police say. The Auburn Police Department is advising residents to avoid South College Street, Auburn Technology Park South and the Auburn Softball Complex as officers search for the suspect.