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4-hour time limit set for public use in Gay Street parking deck

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | May 29

Construction has been the theme for Auburn this summer. With the Toomer’s Corner intersection blocked off, there is a lack of parking downtown. Since construction started, the Gay Street parking deck has been opened for public use according to Charles Duggan, city manager for the City of Auburn. According to David Dorton, public affairs director for the City of Auburn, there is a four-hour time limit for the deck and a twohour limit on the street.

Crime reports from May 19-26

By Staff Report | May 29

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from May 4-18.

UPDATE: 57-year-old male injured from a shooting at Auburn Mall, suspect still at large

By Staff Report | May 27

Police responded to a report of a possible shooting in the Auburn Mall parking lot Tuesday, May 26, at approximately 6:01 p.m.

UPDATED: Vice President of Student Affairs issues statement on Auburn residents' reaction to Auburn Airwaves

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

Auburn residents voiced their displeasure with the musical acts at Auburn Airwaves during the Auburn City Council meeting Tuesday, April 21.

Students rally at the Statehouse for higher education funding

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

Hundreds of students from public universities across Alabama came to Montgomery to urge lawmakers for more funding for higher education Thursday, April 9.

Toomer's Corner renovation begins, intersection closed for summer but businesses remain open

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

City and University officials and members of the Downtown Merchants association attended a groundbreaking ceremony held in the middle of the intersection at 10:30 a.m.

UPDATED: Voters approve bond issue for new Auburn High School

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

Voters approved the bond issue by an 85 percent margin with the vote total 2,427 in favor and 428 against.

City Council approves free parking downtown for summer

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday, May 5 to allow free parking downtown during the summer and to open up all the floors of the municipal parking deck behind City Hall.

Magnolia oak still alive but may be replaced

By Jim Little | Contributing Reporter | May 27

As renovations continue at Toomer’s Corner, University officials are monitoring the health of the new Magnolia Avenue oak tree. The new oaks were planted on Feb.

Accused University employee charged with selling date rape drug denied bail

By Jim Little | Contributing Reporter | May 27

A preliminary examination and detention hearing was held Wednesday, May 27, in the Federal courtroom of U.S. Magistrate Judge Wallace Capel Jr. for University lab technician Stephen Howard.

UPDATED: Auburn University employee arrested for distributing date rape drug

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor and Jim Little | Contributing Reporter | May 27

An Auburn University employee was arrested Friday, May 22, for distributing a date rape drug according to a press release issued by the U.S.

UPDATE: 57-year-old male injured from a shooting at Auburn Mall, suspect still at large

By Staff Report | May 27

The Fire Division and EMTs responded to a call of one person injured. That person's status is unknown at this time.

Local veterans honored at Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast

By Staff Report | May 25

City leaders, members of the public and veterans turned out for the 8 a.m. breakfast at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Bluegrass on the Plains coming May 25

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 24

Musicians, artists and bluegrass fans will descend on Auburn from May 25-31 for Bluegrass on the Plains at the University Station RV Resort. Ricky Skaggs is headlining the festival and will perform Friday, May 25.

Crime reports from May 4-May 19

By Staff Report | May 22

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from May 4-18.

Auburn to hold 17th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast

By Staff Report | May 22

Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. and the Auburn Veterans Committee will hold the17th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast Monday, May 25, at 8 a.m.

Auburn scores big: college’s largest video board coming fall 2015

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 21

Jordan-Hare Stadium will soon be home to the largest video board ever displayed for college football fans and for Auburn students.  The video board’s construction began Feb.

Citizens discuss Auburn High parking issues

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | May 20

Some problems with Auburn High School parking will have to wait to be addressed until after summer. The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday, May 19, it will not request the Attorney General’s opinion on “residents only” parking on public streets.