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EAH reports all-time high in COVID-19 hospitalizations

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | January 17

Thought hospitalization rates have increased, ventilator use has remained relatively low.

Auburn City Schools reinstates mask requirement

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 16

Auburn City Schools is reinstating its mask requirement beginning Jan. 18, ACS announced Sunday.

Opelika man arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | January 12

Opelika man arrested and charged after fleeing a traffic stop 

Auburn alum announces campaign for governor of Alabama

By My Ly | Community Editor | January 12

Tim James, Auburn alumnus, announced his candidacy for Alabama governor Wednesday in Montgomery. 

Beds full at EAMC as COVID hospitalizations reach 61

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 12

COVID-19 hospitalizations at the East Alabama Health facilities are nearing levels seen during earlier peaks of the pandemic.

Ivey proposes 4% raise for teachers in State of the State

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 12

Ivey delivered her annual State of the State address from the State Capitol in Montgomery Tuesday, proposing a 4% pay increase for teachers and state employees.

Auburn City Schools reports 154 COVID cases

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 10

ACS reported 154 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among students, faculty and staff to the Alabama Department of Public Health last week, the school district announced Sunday.

EAH: Don't visit emergency department for routine COVID tests

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 7

East Alabama Health officials are urging patients not to visit any of the organization’s emergency departments for routine COVID-19 tests.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institue provides further education for retirees

By Kaitlyn Stocum | Community Writer | January 6

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides those who are retired an opportunity to take classes provided by Auburn. 

City Council postpones redistricting plan

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | January 5

Auburn's City Council postponed the vote for the proposed redistricting plan. 

Auburn based non-profit shares Black stories through film

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | December 29

Theo Moore is a history educator who started Hiztorical Vision Productions, a film studio that focuses on Black stories and history. 

Auburn alum running for Alabama secretary of state

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | December 28

An Auburn alumnus announced Monday night that he is running for Secretary of State as a Republican in 2022.

Council postpones redistricting vote; NAACP calls for second majority-minority ward

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | December 22

The Council will revisit the redistricting plan on Jan. 4, 2022, after City staff reviews comments and documents from the NAACP.

Auburn alumna named first runner-up at Miss America 2022

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | December 17

Auburn class of 2021 graduate and Miss Alabama Lauren Bradford, wins title of runner-up at the Miss America 2022 competition on Thursday, Dec. 16 2021. 

Auburn and Tuskegee students create app to help with communication

By RJ Winchester | December 14

Henry Moses, Malachi Ards and Monroe Clayton have created a new way to exchange information digitally. 

Toomer's Drugs celebrates 125 years

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | December 10

Toomer's Drugs celebrated its 125 year anniversary this year. The Auburn community reflects on the historic business. 

Doctoral student opens coffee shop in Opelika

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | December 2

Catrice Hixon, graduate teaching assistant at Auburn, opened up her coffee shop Melanin Cafe, in September 2021. 

Game days stoke debate over short term rentals

By RJ Winchester | November 27

Short-term rentals have impacted the community of Auburn and with game days, many people feel limited in their options.