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Man charged with car break-in, theft of property

By Staff Report | November 2

Auburn police have arrested Brandon T. Jones-Rogers, 24, of Auburn and charged him with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle and second-degree theft of property, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division.  APD responded to a call of a car break-in at an apartment complex at the 300 block of Opelika Road at approximately 3 a.m. Officers were given a description of an individual seen pulling door handles and entering unlocked vehicles, according to the release.

Hormel recalls Skippy peanut butter in several states, including Alabama

By Staff Report | November 2

Hormel Foods has voluntarily recalled 153 cases, meaning 1,871, pounds of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter because of the possibility that some jars contain small metal shavings, according to a news release issued by the company. The company recalled the peanut butter in Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas and Delaware.

Alabama and Taiwan Sign Agreement to Recognize Driver's Licenses

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | November 1

On Friday October 16th 2015, representatives of The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency met with representatives from the government of Taiwan, to sign an agreement for the mutual recognition of Driver’s Licenses in Alabama and Taiwan.  Spencer Collier, The Alabama Secretary of Law Enforcement, and Kay Ivey, Alabama’s Lieutenant Governor, met with Huei-Yuan Tai, the Director General of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Atlanta, to sign the agreement.  "We are pleased to collaborate with Taiwan on this plan to streamline the exchange of valid non-commercial driver licenses for the citizens of Alabama who may be living in Taiwan and for the people of Taiwan who may be living in our state,” Secretary Collier said.  The agreement benefits Alabama by supporting business investments between Alabama and Taiwan.

Evidence hearings in Mike Hubbard case conclude

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | October 28

Evidence hearings about prosecutorial misconduct in Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial wrapped up Wednesday, Oct.

Stephen Howard pleads guilty to four drug-related charges, not guilty on two others

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 28

Stephen Howard, former Auburn University employee, had his change of plea hearing in a federal courtroom in Montgomery, Alabama on Wednesday, Oct.

Series finale of Blast & Cast memorial events to be held Nov. 7

By Christopher Jurkiewicz | Community Writer | October 28

The finale in a series of seven Kevin Bell Memorial Blast & Cast events will be held Saturday, Nov.

Auburn pharmacy students provide health care to the underserved

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 27

Auburn University pharmacy students have started a student- run clinic that provides care for the under privileged. Equal Access Auburn has been offering assistance to those in need in the Auburn and Opelika communities.

Zazu Gastropub reopening in Opelika

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 27

Former Auburn restaurant, Zazu Gastropub, has officially reopened its doors in Opelika. After closing the restaurant in Auburn in summer of 2014, Zazu has a new location located on South Eighth Street in the heart of downtown Opelika.

Second-graders say War Eagle from Chicago

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | October 27

Small children singing the fight song is not uncommon to most Auburn fans.  The singing children being from Chicago garners some attention, however. Quinlan Matthew's second grade class and Vanessa Goodar's special education class teamed up to give a presentation on Auburn that won Schmid Elementary School's college week competition.

Tallapoosa police chase ends with crash in Auburn

By Staff Report | October 27

The suspect stole a Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck in Alexander City and led police on a chase that ended at the intersection of Drake Avenue and Donahue Drive.

Former deputy attorney general testifies in Hubbard hearing

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | October 26

Sonny Reagan, former deputy attorney general who resigned his post after being accused of undermining the prosecution in Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial, testified for three and a half hours Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Former University faculty member to plead guilty to selling date-rape drug

By Staff Report | October 26

Stephen Howard was arrested after he sold 1,4-butanediol to an undercover Auburn police officer in May

Juveniles arrested for burglaries in downtown Auburn

By Staff Report | October 26

The Auburn Police Division arrested a 17-year-old male and a 15-year-old male, both from Auburn, and charged them each with two counts of Burglary Third Degree and Theft of Property Second Degree on Oct. 25, according to a press release.

Auburn student launches 20-for-20 campaign to save animals

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | October 25

When Brandon Dively started college at Auburn University he was just a freshman from Wausau, Wisconsin with a soft spot for animals.

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.