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A rally for Alabama state parks

By Ashlie Pincince | Community Writer | September 13

Park funds may be usurped to make room for other “essential government programs” in the state’s General Fund At the end of a narrow, winding and wooded road through 696-acre Chewacla State Park, a group of approximately 50 park-goers, pedestrian and mountain bikers alike, gathered for the Rally for Alabama State Parks.

Farmers plant the seed for considering a year-round market

By Ashlie Pincince | Community Writer | September 11

While the Auburn University farmer’s market has been around for 10 years, it is only open from late spring to early fall, just as most students are beginning or ending their semesters of study.

Auburn vet school helps child with rare disease celebrate third birthday

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 10

On February 5, 2013, a 4-month old boy named Porter Heatherly was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called GM1 Gangliosidosis.

Fly into football season with Football, Fans and Feathers

By Rachael Taylor | Community Writer | September 8

Fly into football season with Football, fans and feathers The start of Auburn football season starts the beginning of another year of football, fans and feathers. The event, which takes place at 4 p.m.

Women's expo to take place Sept. 17

By Rachael Taylor | Community Writer | September 4

OA News and the event center downtown will host the Auburn-Opelika Women’s Expo on Thursday, September 17. The event will take place at the Bottling Plant Event Center.

Citizens continue to speak their minds about downtown

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 2

The city council met to continue discussions on building height and student housing downtown. Citizens on both sides of the debate had a chance to speak their minds. On the side of lower building height and a student housing moratorium citizen Linda Dean said that because of recent studies which have discovered that Auburn is over-built, a moratorium should be added back to the agenda in the Urban Core area. Citizen Dana Camp said the main issue right now is how downtown will look to students.

DUI reports from Aug. 25-31

By Staff Report | September 2

The following people were arrested and charged with driving under the influence by the Auburn Police Division from Aug.

City Council and Planning Commission discuss building height

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 1

On Monday, August 31 at 5:30 pm members of the Auburn City Council, Planning Commission, and residents gathered to discuss current issues in the city. The conference room was packed, forcing people to stand outside the room and in the lobby.  According to Mayor Ham, the main issues of citizens include building heights and the possible infiltration of urban student housing in the downtown area.

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By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | August 29

William "Will" May was just 13-years-old when he was killed in a hunting accident. On Jan. 12, 2013, May left his Tuscaloosa home to hunt rabbits in Sumter County with his friends. The boys finished their hunt, and began to put their guns away. In the process, one of the guns discharged, shooting and killing May.

Traffic interruptions expected at Opelika Road and University Drive intersection

By Staff Report | August 28

There will be some traffic interruptions and lane closures at the intersection of Opelika Road and University Drive between Saturday, Aug.

UPDATED: Auburn man arrested and charged with several thefts

By Staff Report | August 28

The Auburn Police Division arrested an Auburn man and charged him with three counts of third-degree burglary, three counts of auto theft, one count of first-degree theft of property, one count of second-degree theft of property and one count of third-degree theft of property.

Keep Auburn Lovely advocates for 'smart development'

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 28

As Auburn grows, new student housing pops up all over town, including in downtown Auburn. Some people are worried this new growth will change the small town feel of Auburn and transform it into something unrecognizable.  Keep Auburn Lovely  is a grassroots group of concerned citizens who are worried about the type of development in Auburn, especially downtown.

Pioneer Day to carry on syrup sopping tradition in Loachapoka

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 28

The Lee County Historical Society will host Pioneer Day, an event combining the Syrup Sopping festival and the historical fair that used to be on the same day on different sides of the road.

Historic train depot to become seafood restaurant

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 27

People once took their first steps into Auburn through the train depot on Mitcham Avenue. Now, that building will house a seafood restaurant known simply as The Depot.

Teal Magnolias to raise awareness of ovarian cancer on College Street

By Jordan Hays | Managing Editor | August 27

Nan Galik was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 11 years ago. Now she is cancer-free, and although she is not dying from cancer, she said she is still living with it.

League of Women Voters of East Alabama celebrates Women’s Equality Day

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | August 27

The League of Women Voters of East Alabama hosted a sold-out event Wednesday night, Aug. 26, at Amsterdam Café honoring the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted the women the right to vote.

City's growth causes residents to speak out against development

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 26

As demolition wraps up on the Center Court apartments, construction can begin on the new apartment and retail complex at the corner of Glenn Avenue and Wright Street.

Meet Your Mayor

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | August 26

In the early 1930’s, Bill Ham, Sr. attended Auburn University and owned his own dry cleaning business, Bill Ham Cleaners.