Community

Auburn area named one of the poorest metropolitan areas in nation

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | October 25

Auburn has been listed as one of the poorest cities in the country. However, the area they are referring to as "Auburn" is not really Auburn, but the MSA of Auburn-Opelika. (List cities in the MSA coming tomorrow) (Talk about what an MSA is and why Auburn's is being listed as poor)

Boys & Girls Clubs’ Fall Performing Arts Showcase Set for Oct. 23

By Jesse McLeroy | Community Writer | October 24

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County will have its Fall Performing Arts Showcase on Friday, Oct.

Auburn chapter of National Society of Black Engineers to host A Walk for Education

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | October 23

The Auburn University National Society of Black Engineers is hosting A Walk for Education at the Boykin Community Center Saturday

Kiesel Park offers benefits to both dog and owner

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | October 23

For many student dog owners who live in an apartment or other small living space with no back yard, it can be very hard to make sure that their pets get the necessary outdoor time that they need.

Woman partners with ministry to raise awareness about unsafe homes

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | October 21

On Friday Oct. 16, Lisa Pierce settled into a shack across from Tiger Rags on Gay Street, where she will be staying until Thursday Oct.

Murder Mystery Theater Dinner this Saturday in Opelika

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 21

On Saturday, October 24 get ready to catch a murderer at the Murder Mystery Theater Dinner. Bring your sleuthing skills and friends to Irish Bred Pub in Opelika and help save your fellow diners from a spooky mystery murderer while enjoying a lovely evening in downtown Opelika and helping the new Opelika Theatre Company. Seating begins at 6:30 with dinner beginning at 7pm.

Another apartment complex coming to downtown Auburn

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | October 21

Auburn's campus will soon lie in the shadow of another apartment and retail building. A new 75-foot building, known in planning documents as 191 College, is proposed for the corner of Glenn Avenue and College Street, where the Chevron gas station currently is.

Planning Commission discusses the possibility of a student housing zoning district

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | October 20

The Planning Commission met to discuss the possibility of creating a new zoning district, one specifically for student-built housing, at their work session Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Lee County Humane Society will host annual Woofstock event

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 19

The Lee County Humane Society will be hosting their annual Woofstock event on Saturday, October 17 at Kiesel Park in Auburn. Woofstock is a dog festival that encourages the community to bring their dogs to the park and participate in fun activities.

Opelika-Auburn News will host area’s first costumed 5K

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 19

The Opelika-Auburn News will host the first costumed 5K in the area.

Man arrested and charged with car break-in

By Staff Report | October 19

Auburn Police Division officers arrested an Auburn man and charged him with a car break-in that occurred Sept.

New alternative stress therapy comes to Auburn

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | October 19

Is the stress of the university life really getting you down? Do you find it more and more difficult to get a good night’s sleep?

15th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat Set for October 29

By Jesse McLeroy | Community Writer | October 14

The 15th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat, organized by the city of Auburn’s Parks and Recreation Department for children 12 and under, will be held Thursday, Oct.

Boykin Community Center receives remodel

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | October 14

The Boykin Community Center, a staple of Auburn parks and recreation outreach for years, is finally getting some updates that it has drastically needed.

Man dies after accident at Chewacla

By Staff Report | October 13

An Opelika man who fell off his bike on a trail in Chewacla State Park died from his injuries Thursday, Oct.

The Hotel at Auburn University hosts the sixth Oktoberfest

October 12

Auburn’s very own Oktoberfest, in its sixth year, was held at the Hotel at Auburn University on Saturday, October 10.

UPDATED: New apartment complex coming to downtown Auburn

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | October 9

Demolition work is underway to an existing structure at 137 E. Glenn Ave.

Art exhibit brings new sculptures to the Jule Collins Smith Museum

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | October 9

If you’ve driven down College Street recently you may have spotted an interesting new art piece on the grounds of the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Halloween haunted farms taking over Auburn

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 7

The time of year has arrived to start thinking about black cats, witches, absurd amounts of candy and Halloween plans.

Auburn Public Safety Department will kick off annual Toy Drive

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 1

The city of Auburn Public Safety Department will kick off their annual toy drive on Tuesday, October 6. Captain Lorenza Dorsey said the goal of the toy drive is to be able to provide needy families with toys for their children so on Christmas morning those families that need assistance can have something for their kids to wake up to on Christmas morning.