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Council denies pre-zoning ordinance in Water Oak Ridge subdivision

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | November 17

On Tuesday's meeting, the Auburn City Council voted against a pre-zoning ordinance that would rezone property in the Water Oak Ridge Subdivision.

Third Thursday Poetry Series fosters community involvement

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | November 17

The Third Thursday Poetry series will be held at the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for Arts and Humanities on Nov. 18.

Irritable Bao celebrates three years in Auburn

By Virginia Shea | Community Writer | November 16

The Irritable Bao decided to celebrate their restaurant’s three-year anniversary with lots of giveaways and collaborations. The biggest prize included a free pass to the front of the line and a year’s worth of free bao.

Police investigating death of 2-year old in Opelika

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 12

The Opelika Police Department and Lee County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a 2-year old in Opelika Friday morning.

Former DA ordered to report to Lee County Detention Facility

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 9

The Alabama Attorney General's Office announced that former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has been ordered to serve his sentence in the Lee County Detention Facility. 

Police search for missing boater in Alexander City

By My Ly | Community Editor | November 9

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is searching for a missing man after his boat was located near Lake Martin. 

The Well creates space for community in Opelika

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | November 9

Female college students reflect on The Well. A shop in Opelika that provides a space for women to learn from one another. 

Public Hearing | Council discusses annual municipal court report

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | November 4

Caroline Craig shares a report given to the Council concerning Auburn's municipal court system, which saw an increase in cases handled during the past year of the pandemic.

Giving Names to the Nameless

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | November 4

  Professors Richard Burt and Keith Hebert are working with honors college students to track down the names of those who walked in Bloody Sunday in Selma. 

EAH spokesperson 'cautiously optimistic' as COVID hospitalizations level off

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 3

As of Nov. 2, 11 patients were hospitalized for COVID-19 at East Alabama Medical Center and EAMC-Lanier, down from 93 on Sept. 4.

Council discusses annual municipal court report

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | November 3

Judge Jim McLaughlin presented the City Council members with the municipal courts annual reports which consist of tickets, fines and other issues in the city. 

Suite 1111 | 'The best for Auburn is yet to come'

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | November 1

Caroline Craig breaks down Auburn Mayor Ron Anders' State of the City address, which recounted how Auburn has grown and changed over the past year.

Auburn Police Department introduces new K-9, Spectrum

By My Ly | Community Editor | October 29

On Friday morning, Auburn Police Department introduced the community to their newest member, a K-9 named Spectrum.

Public Hearing | Auburn's Haunted Walking Tours

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Katie Carroll | Podcast Writer | October 28

Katie Carroll talks with John Poe, a historian, author and tour guide for Auburn's Haunted Walking Tours, about how the tours got started and the kinds of stories they share on them.

'The best for Auburn is yet to come': Anders delivers State of the City address

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | October 26

Anders’ speech, held in the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, hit on several topics, including growth, capital projects, the City's response to the pandemic and education. Anders also delivered the City's Lamplighter Awards.

Pioneer Park hosts its annual Pioneer Day event

By My Ly | Community Editor | October 23

The Lee County Historical Society hosted its annual Pioneer Day celebration on Saturday. 

Auburn University announces vaccine mandate for employees

By Caleb Jones | Sports Editor | October 22

Auburn University announced via email on Friday that in order to comply with Executive Order 14042, it will require all University employees to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021.

New Hope Rescue helps animals find their forever home

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | October 21

New Hope Rescue works to foster animals and find a home for them within the community