Community

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.

Intersection of East Magnolia Avenue and Gay Street to be closed Wednesday morning

By Staff Report | May 19

The Auburn Water Works Board will conduct utility work at the intersection of East Magnolia Avenue and Gay Street starting at 1 a.m.

Construction at Donahue Drive and War Eagle Way

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | May 19

Students and faculty of Auburn will soon be able to turn left onto Donahue Drive from War Eagle Way.

Police warn travelers to ‘Click it or Ticket’ this holiday weekend

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | May 19

While many people may be hitting the road this weekend for Memorial Day, police are encouraging those using the roads to buckle up. Click it or Ticket is a nationwide campaign to encourage travelers to wear their seatbelts while in the car.

Judge grants motions to quash two subpoenas in Hubbard trial

By Staff Report | May 14

Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob A. Walker granted the subpoenas in favor of the prosecution, according to the Opelika-Auburn News.

Portion of Donahue Drive to be widened this summer

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | May 11

The construction at the Toomer’s Corner intersection may not be the only road construction taking place in Auburn this summer. Plans are in the works for Donahue Drive to be widened from Cary Drive to Bedell Avenue. According to Brian Wood, project manager and civil engineer with the City of Auburn, the goal of the project is to widen Donahue to three lanes and to add turn lanes to Spencer Avenue and Cary Drive. There will be sidewalks added as well. The widening was designed to address traffic and congestion issues in the area. The project will be bid this summer.