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​Jason Dufner brings 5K to Auburn

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | March 20

On March 20, the Auburn community gathered to support The Jason Dufner Foundation with a 5K that toke place at the Red Barn. Dufner graduated from Auburn in 2000.

Church marches to raise awareness about Spencer Avenue shooting

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 20

On Feb.

Free parking during break

March 20

For those staying in town over spring break, free parking will be available in downtown Auburn. The city code of Auburn allows for parking holidays, usually tied to when the University is out, according to David Dorton, public affairs director for the City of Auburn. Meter-free parking will begin on Monday, March 23, and last until Friday, March 27.

City Council Approves $60,000 Professional Services Contract

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 18

The Auburn City Council met for a concise meeting Tuesday, March 17, and they were able to pass every item listed on the agenda. The council voted to pass the execution of a professional services contract with Affirma SharePoint Consultants of Bellevue, Washington.

Yarbrough Tennis Center receives national recognition

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | March 18

The Professional Tennis Registry recently awarded Auburn’s Yarbrough Tennis Center the Public Tennis Facility of the Year. “We basically received this award for growing tennis,” said Travis DeBardelaben, Yarbrough Tennis Center director.

Ku Klux Klan delivers recruiting notes weighed down by rocks

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 18

Many Auburn residents woke up Sunday morning, March 15, to the Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan fliers in their yards.

Yarbrough Tennis Center named public facility of the year

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | March 18

The Professional Tennis Registry recently awarded Auburn’s Yarbrough Tennis Center the Public Facility of the Year. “We basically received this award for growing tennis,” said Travis DeBardelaben, Yarbrough Tennis Center director.

Crime reports from March 9 to 15

By Staff Report | March 17

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from March 9-15: March 9: -First-degree theft of property and third-degree criminal mischief were reported at the 1000 block of Lewis Lane. -First-degree possession of a forged instrument was reported at the 2300 block of E.

​Problems in Alabama prisons discussed at meeting

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | March 17

A member of the Southern Poverty Law Center brought up several points about the problems Alabama prisons face in a talk given at Auburn First Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

Suspect in convenience store robbery arrested

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 17

Brenton R. Egan, a 29-year-old Auburn resident, has been charged with first-degree robbery involving a convenience store located at the 1900 block of S.

Yarborough Tennis Center named PTR facility of the year

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | March 16

The Professional Tennis Registry recently awarded Auburn’s Yarborough Tennis Center as the Public Facility of the Year. “We basically received this award for growing tennis,” said Travis DeBardelaben, director of the Yarborough Tennis Center.

Remembering Former Auburn Police Chief Frank DeGraffenried

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 13

The community is mourning the loss of former Auburn Police Chief Frank “Buddy” DeGraffenried who died Thursday, March 5.

FCC ruling may allow Opelika to expand fiber network

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | March 11

The FCC made rulings upholding net neutrality, open Internet and expansion rights for municipal Internet providers Feb.

Parkway Farmer’s Market moves to bigger location in Opelika

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | March 11

Students and residents of the Auburn-Opelika area will be getting a bigger farmer’s market soon. The Parkway Farmer’s market, currently on Pepperell Parkway has acquired land on the 2300 block of First Avenue in Opelika. According to Marty Ogren, assistant director of planning for the City of Opelika, the new land is 13,000 square feet and rests on three and a half acres. He said they are closing on the property soon.

Magnolia Avenue to close to straighten Oak

March 11

The Toomer’s Oaks are settling into their new home, but one may be settling too quickly. Magnolia Avenue between South College and Wright streets will be closed Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m.-10, according to a press release issued by the City of Auburn. David Dorton, director of public affairs for the City of Auburn, said Auburn will handle closing the streets and provide workers with traffic control. “It was not unexpected that there would be some settling, and there might have to be some repositioning,” Dorton said. Ben Burmester, campus planner with the office of University Architect, said work will begin Friday, March 13, to prepare the tree, and the actual adjustment will be done Saturday. “We just wanted to get in there and adjust the tree,” Burmester said.

Local brings new record store to downtown Opelika

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | March 9

Vinyl collectors can now peruse a new record store in downtown Opelika thanks to one Auburn woman. Allie Fox, owner of MusicTown Records and a vinyl lover herself, is a Birmingham native who has been living in Auburn for nine years. “I grew up listening to vinyl,” Fox said.

Crime reports from March 2-8

By Staff Report | March 9

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from March 2-8: March 2: -Second-degree possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were reported in Auburn.

Police arrest and charge two men with September 2014 robbery

By Staff Report | March 9

Jamal A. Hutchinson, 20, of Auburn was arrested Saturday, March 7, and Marquavious T. Howard, 23, of Tuskegee was arrested Sunday, March 8.