Community

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.

Opelika distillery releases first legal whiskey made in Alabama in 100 years

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | October 1

John Emerald Distilling Company released the first batch of John’s Alabama Single Malt Whiskey, the first whiskey made legally since 1915.

Homecoming parade to take to the streets on Friday, partial road closures announced

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 1

The parade will begin on Thach Avenue and will end by Ralph Brown Draughon Library on Mell Street.

Clint Myers speaks to OLLI group about learning

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 30

Clint Myers, Auburn’s head softball coach, spoke to members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center on Tuesday, September 30th. Myers spoke about how “greatness is a way of life.” “The idea that greatness is a way of life is a 24/7 belief.