Community

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.

East Alabama Arts celebrates 50 years with performance from New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | February 10

Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra brought a taste of Mardi Gras and New Orleans to Opelika on Sunday, Feb. 8, as part of The Arts Association of East Alabama's Jubilee weekend event.

Crime reports from Feb. 2-8

February 9

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 2-8.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice bans probate judges from issuing same-sex marriage licenses

February 8

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has issued an order to probate judges banning them from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Student injured in fall at a quarry near Chewacla State Park

February 8

Capt. Will Mathews with the Auburn Police Division said the student was airlifted to Columbus Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries after responding to the call at 3:30 p.m.

Ribbon cutting held to celebrate Auburn Mall re-opening

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | February 6

People of Auburn gathered in the center of the Auburn Mall on Feb. 6 to celebrate the changes that Hull Property Group has made to the mall since buying it in 2012.

Auburn names new vice president for alumni affairs

February 6

Auburn University has named Gretchen R. VanValkenburg as vice president for alumni affairs and executive director of the Auburn Alumni Association.

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Sand Hill recycling leaves local farmer up a creek

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 6

Robert M. Ward knows his land well. He has been living on the same farm on Cecil Ward Road since his father bought it in 1950. In April 2011, Ward went before the Auburn City Council with a complaint regarding pollution from Sand Hill Recycling Center, located near his property.

Cynthia Farnell brings her art to Biggin

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | February 5

Students filled Biggin Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5, as artist Cynthia Farnell, originally from Birmingham, talked about her most recent exhibit, called "Ancestors". After a brief lecture, the exhibit was open for viewing in the gallery.

Student died Thursday, Jan. 29

February 5

A student who lived in the Upper Quad Dormitories died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

Response to the 'War Equal' letter

By Evan Smith | February 5

Again, Mr. Puchner seems to have a pretty good idea of what a marriage should be, but not a clue why it shouldn't be extended to gays.

Crime reports from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1

February 5

The Auburn Police Division reported the following crime from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.

'Full service is back' as Saco gas station reopens

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 5

Saco has been closed for nine years, after the murder of its previous owner, Dick Salmon, who was shot during a robbery in 2005. Now, after a three-month process, the gas station located on the corner of Dean and Opelika Roads has been reopened.

City Council delays vote on revised apartment moratorium

February 3

The issue has been under discussion since fall 2014 and has again been pushed to a future meeting on Feb. 17. The ordinance needed unanimous consent to make it to a vote on its first reading, but was objected to by Councilman Dick Phelan of Ward 6.

Locals reminisce on Vault memories as the bar gets closer to closing

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 3

As word of The Bank Vault closing has spread through Auburn, students and regulars of the bar gave their opinions on the closure of the historical space. The Bank Vault will be closing May 31 because of an increase of rent. They will not be relocating according to Ben Barley, general manager.