Auburn students gather to support USA soccer team in World Cup

The USA women’s national soccer team defeated Japan 5-2 on Sunday, July 5, to win the World Cup.

Holiday closures for city of Auburn

City Hall and other facilities will be closed today, Friday, July 3 in observance of the Fourth of July.

City of Auburn to host fireworks display

The city of Auburn is having a fireworks display Saturday, July 4, behind the home side of Duck Samford Stadium.

Auburn Kroger undergoes renovations

Auburn students and citizens will soon enjoy a larger Kroger, but until then, they will have to deal with the construction. The Kroger on Glenn Avenue has been under construction since February, and will not be finished until May of 2016, according to Bradley Whitman from Store Management for the Glenn Avenue Kroger. The store will still be open during renovation.

Magnolia Avenue Oak to be replaced July 8

The Magnolia Avenue Toomer's Oak will be replaced July 8, according to a press release issued by Auburn University. Auburn University's Tree Preservation Committee, Facilities Management and Tim Thoms of Thoms Tress and Plants monitored the Oak and will replace it with a similar-sized oak. According to the release, the committee determined the Oak is not viable for transplant and will not relocate it.

Same-sex couple plans to wed and obtain a marriage license in Lee County

The United States Supreme Court made history Friday, June 26, legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states.

Renew Opelika Road upgrades connection between downtown and mall

Opelika Road is starting to look different. Decorative brick crosswalks, medians and streetlights are starting to appear.

UPDATE: Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore issues statement clarifying earlier order

Lee County Probate Judge Bill English awaits Attorney Kendrick Webb's advice on the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage legalization Monday morning, June 29.  The United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide Friday, June 26.  English said he needs his lawyer to give him the best advice on how to proceed.  "We get hit with [the ruling] on Friday, I'm not going to knee-jerk and act without understanding and reading it," English said.

Incident reports from June 23-29

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from June 23-29

Day in Clay opens ceramics studio to community

A cluster of people gathered around Mollie Jenkins, recent graduate in fine arts, as she formed lumps of brown clay into bowls.

Gov. Bentley releases statement on legalization of same-sex marriage

Gov. Robert Bentley released a statement on the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, June 26. He said he is disappointed in the decision and said he feels the Court disregarded the vote of the people of the state of Alabama. Read the full statement below: “I have always believed in the Biblical definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Italian casting company comes to Auburn

2a S.p.A, an Italian casting company, celebrated the Grand Opening for their facility located in Auburn, Alabama.

Pizza chain to roll into the former Bank Vault location

Pizza Chain to roll into the former Bank Vault location Rachael Taylor- News Writer The Bank Vault closed at the beginning of the summer, but it will not be empty for long. Pieology, a casual pizza chain, has started construction on the building and hopes to open around early September, according to Joshua McBride, director of operations for Segovia Aslan Enterprises.

Incident reports from June 19-22

Heat advisory issued for Lee County from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a heat advisory for Lee County among other counties across west and central Alabama from noon, Tuesday, June 23, to Wednesday, June 24 at 9 p.m.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to start June 30

The Auburn Police Division is participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to reduce drunken driving from June 30-July 5.

Opelika Road lane closures to begin June 22

Opelika Road will be reduced to one lane starting Monday, June 22, according to a press release issued by the City of Auburn. Lanes will be closed for placement of the surface treatment and final surface. Traffic will be detoured around Opelika Road during the work. Travelers are advised to use caution take alternate routes to avoid delays, according to the release.

Alabama No. 1 in nation for aquatic biodiversity

Alabama is number one in the nation for diversity of freshwater mussels, fishes, crayfish, snails and turtles, according to Dr. Scot Duncan.