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.

South College Street rezoning delayed for 3 weeks

The City Council did not unanimously pass a resolution to rezone parts of South College Street, meaning the vote will be delayed until the next meeting, July 7.  Forest Cotten, planning director for the City of Auburn, said the plan was similar to the Renew Opelika Road project. "We targeted the South College corridor, specifically, because it's a strip commercial corridor, much like Opelika Road, it's just a new generation of it," Cotten said. Currently, the area is a Comprehensive Development District (CDD), and it is the most permissive district in terms of use, according to Cotten.

Former Auburn University laboratory technician pleads not guilty to date rape drug distribution

Stephen Howard, former Auburn University laboratory technician, was indicted earlier this month on six charges including possessing with an intent to distribute 1,4-butainediol, which converts to the date rape drug when ingested.

Lighting improvements made to the construction area downtown

The construction downtown this summer poses obvious complications, such as the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue being closed.

Pop-up SummerNight Art Walk successful despite construction

Local members of the community gathered in front of the Gay Street parking deck listening to local music by the Joe Bagley Band and browsing artists' work at A Pop-up SummerNight Art Walk Friday, June 12, from 5-9 p.m.

Ins and outs of Auburn apartment living

As the student enrollment continues to climb and housing on-campus become more limited, many students are opting to live in off-campus apartments.

Incident reports from June 2-8

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from June 2-8: June 2: Giving false identification to a law enforcement officer was reported at the 1600 block of Academy Drive. Harassment was reported at the 200 block of West Longleaf Drive.

UPDATE: 5-year-old victim dies of head injury

The Auburn Police Division arrested George W. Barton and charged him with first-degree domestic violence and aggravated child abuse Sunday, June 7, according to a news release by the APD. APD responded to a call to assist paramedics at a residence on the 1900 block of Rosie Street at noon Sunday.

Auburn student and his family receive home through Homes for Our Troops

Sgt. Josh Wetzel, senior in marketing, his wife Paige Wetzel and his daughter Harper Wetzel ceremonially broke ground on their new home in front of a crowd on a hot June 6 morning in front of a cheering, flag-waving crowd. Josh and his family are building a house with the help of Homes for Our Troops, an organization that builds specially adapted homes for wounded veterans injured after 9/11. Josh lost both his legs May 31, 2012, when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan.

Shopping, movies and local activities in Auburn, Opelika

Students travel from all across the United States to attend Auburn University. However, many might not know how to spend their time here.

Concerns surrounding smoke from new Auburn High site expressed

An Auburn citizen raised concerns about smoke from the fires used to clear land for the new Auburn High School at the June 1 City Council meeting. Hugh O'Donnell, who lives on Katie Lane near the planned site of the new school, said smoke from the burn piles is filling his neighborhood, making it hard to live and work there. "We were actually covered by smoke for the duration of a day," O'Donnell said.

Missing Auburn man found dead

An Auburn man who was missing since Monday, May 25, has been found dead in Macon County on Sunday, May 31, according to a report by WSFA TV station.

Toomer’s Corner Construction slightly affects businesses

Former Auburn student performs in second annual Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series

Former Auburn student Rock Killough returned to his "musical home" Friday, May 29, to perform in the second annual Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series. "Got a group of guys from L.A., but around here, L.A.

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

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

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