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Local flea market raises money for Habitat for Humanity

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 16

Habitat for Humanity offers help to those who cannot afford the housing they need for themselves or their families, but they can't give out help unless they get some help of their own.

UPDATE: Man arrested for the murder of man on Spencer Avenue

| February 15

Auburn Police Division arrested a man for the murder that occurred Saturday, Feb. 14 on Spencer Avenue. Police discovered the man lying in the road near the 600 block of Spencer Avenue suffering from multiple gunshots wounds, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division.

VIDEO: Time lapse of new Toomer's Oaks being planted

February 14

A time lapse of new Toomer's Oaks being planted Saturday, Feb. 14.

Oaks return to Toomer's Corner

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor and Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | February 14

For the first time in two years, there are two live oaks at Toomer's Corner. Fans surrounded Samford Park early Saturday morning, Feb. 14, to watch crews plant the 35-foot trees.

VIDEO: New Toomer's Oaks sneak peek

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | February 13

Owner of Southern Dogs Rescue sentenced for animal cruelty

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | February 13

The owner of Southern Dogs Rescue in Auburn was sentenced the morning of Friday, Feb. 13, after she was found guilty of five counts of second-degree cruelty to animals.

Businesses relocate due to Kroger expansion

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 13

Mike Carter, property manager for the Corner Village Shopping Center, said that the tenants were OK with having to relocate. "We first contacted the tenants back in the summer and let them know what was happening," Carter said. "We had to build a new building, which is on the corner of the entrance to Kroger."

Auburn relationships prove they can stand the test of time

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Writer | February 13

For Charlotte and David Sutton, Bonnie Macewan and Tom Manig, it has been decades since that one special moment. The Suttons have been married for 39 years in March and met at a Navy party in Virginia where David was stationed. Charlotte is an associate professor of management and David is an associate professor of communication and journalism.

Lee County probate judge to issue same-sex marriage licenses

February 13

English said he made the decision after U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade ordered the Mobile County probate judge to issue same-sex marriage licenses.

Multi family housing project removed from Planning Commission agenda

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 12

The Auburn Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. to discuss changes to the Auburn area. Among the new proposals a review of the proposed site for a new Auburn Highs School was presented.

Behind the scenes of a 911 emergency call center

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 12

Five computer screens provide a backdrop as Auburn communications dispatchers take calls from the public and police. The communications division is responsible for running the 911 center, which includes dispatching all police and fire rescue.

A glimpse into a day in the life of Auburn police officers

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 11

Flashing red lights illuminate the night as Auburn Police Division officer Greg Miller approaches a car from the rear.

UPDATED: Student injured in motorcycle accident

February 10

Captain Lorenza Dorsey said the 19-year-old student was airlifted from the scene to Columbus Regional Medical Center.

Vote on revised apartment moratorium to be decided Feb. 17

February 10

The moratorium was pushed to last week's meeting after Ward 5 Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine voted against taking it to a vote Jan. 20. At last week's meeting, the moratorium was pushed to the next city council meeting once again, which will take place Feb. 17.