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Public Hearing | City Council denies NAACP redistricting plan

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | January 27

This week, Caroline Craig explains why Auburn City Council voted to approve the City’s proposed redistricting plan instead of the NAACP's plan, which many community members spoke in support of.

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Opelika City Schools superintendent announces retirement

By My Ly | Community Editor | January 26

Mark Neighbors, OCS superintendent, has announced his retirement after 15 years in the position.

City Council denies NAACP redistricting plan despite push back from citizens

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | January 26

At last night's special meeting from the city council following an ammended map from the NAACP, the Auburn City Council voted against the NAACP plan despite citizens urge to approve it.

Police ask for assistance locating missing 19-year-old female

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 24

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year old female.

Third Thursday Poetry Series holds its first reading of the year

By Grace Jones | Community writer | January 21

The Third Thursday Poetry Series at Pebble Hill held its first reading on Jan. 20.

A new generation of culinary leaders and entrepreneurs

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | January 21

The hospitality and culinary school in Auburn provides students with many opportunities.

Presidential candidate hopes to create a welcoming environment on campus

By My Ly | Community Editor | January 19

Chris Roberts, dean of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, has been named the top candidate in the search for Auburn Universities 21st president.

Council postpones redistricting plan vote

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | January 19

In last nights meeting, the Auburn City Council rescheduled their vote towards the redistricting plan once again.

COVID-19 hospitalizations higher than ever at EAH

By My Ly | Community Editor | January 18

As of Jan. 18, COVID-19 hospitalizations are at an all time high with 100 patients.

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.