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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.

Lee County Fair returns to Opelika

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | September 30

The Lee County fair is back in the Auburn-Opelika area, and with it a chance to eat copious amounts of funnel cakes, get dizzy on the spinning rides and even win a real, live rabbit.

Adventures in Art event teaches fifth graders about the arts.

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 29

The Jan Dempsey Performing Arts Center hosted the annual Adventures in Art event held by the City of Auburn last week. Adventures in Art is a community based art education program for all fifth grade students at all Auburn city schools.

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center to host Oktoberfest 2015

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 29

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center will host its annual event, Oktoberfest, on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4-9 p.m.

Auburn Heritage Association to hold Pine Hill Cemetery Lantern Tour

By Jordan Hays | Managing Editor | September 29

Some of Auburn’s most notorious characters will be brought to life through reenactment at the Auburn Heritage Association’s Pine Hill Cemetery Lantern Tour on Oct.

'Orphaned' owls return to the wild at Chewacla

By Ashlie Pincince | Community Writer | September 29

Children and adults flocked to see the release of 15 owls by the Southeastern Raptor Center at Chewacla State Park on Friday, Sept.

Two suspects arrested after string of robberies in downtown Auburn

By Staff Report | September 26

Nineteen-year-old Tommie L. Tyson Jr. and 18-year-old John L. Kennedy, both of Loachapoka, were arrested on three counts of second degree robbery on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Auburn Police responded to reports of victims being assaulted and property being taken from them along Armstrong Street, West Thach and East Glenn Avenue at between 11:30 a.m.