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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.

Department of Public Safety to hold Citizens’ Public Safety Academy

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | May 11

Auburn’s Department of Public Safety will offer participants in this year’s Citizens’ Public Safety Academy the rare opportunity to gain an inside look at how each division keeps Auburn safe.

Accident at the corner of East Glenn Avenue and North College Street

By Staff Report | May 10

According to Battalion Chief Dow Sport with the Auburn Fire Division, four people were treated for injuries. People were also taken to East Alabama Medical Center.

Former Auburn police chief dies

By Staff Report | May 5

DeGraffenried served in the Auburn Police Division for 33 years, retiring in 2010 after becoming chief in 2003, according to an APD press release.

Cyclist pedal for emergency relief at Bo Bikes Bama event

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | May 2

Bo Bikes Bama, now in its fourth year is a fundraiser for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund.

10th-Annual Mayors Ball benefits Boys & Girls Clubs

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | May 1

Attendees of the 10th-Annual Mayors Jeans & Jackets Ball on Thursday, April 30, enjoyed an elegant evening of music and fine dining to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County. The evening at the event center in downtown Opelika kicked off with a cocktail hour, during which the Atlanta-based jazz band 1st Generation performed, and guests could mingle and bid on various items in a silent auction.

NFL executive chosen as keynote speaker

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | April 30

As the class of 2015 reaches the end of their educational journey, words of wisdom from someone who has taken the steps they are about to take are priceless.

His Place leads men to recovery from addiction through faith

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 30

Located on a busy street, where temptation disguised as a liquor store resides a couple blocks away, sits His Place, a free home and faith-based rehabilitation center that has been treating drug addicts and alcoholics for 34 years.