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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.

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.