UPDATED: Body found under South College Street exit

A man found dead under the bridge at the South College Street exit along Interstate 85, Saturday, Nov. 8, has been identified as John Michael Maines, 54, of Tennessee.

Board denies $1 million claim brought by parents of murdered Lauren Burk

A state board denied a $1 million claim made by the parents of murdered student Lauren Burk Wednesday, Nov. 12. Burk's parents, Jim Burk and Viviane Guerchon, filed the claim against Auburn University in February with the Alabama Board of Adjustment alleging the University didn't provide adequate security.

Apartment moratorium public hearing scheduled

Auburn is considering instituting a moratorium that would entail a delay or suspension of the construction of new apartment buildings. A public hearing on the issue is scheduled to take place at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce at 714 E. Glenn Ave. on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Three-car collision at intersection of Glenn Avenue and College Street

A three-car collision occurred at the intersection of Glenn Avenue and College Street temporarily blocked traffic.

Phase one of Renew Opelika Road project approved

Opelika Road will be getting a facelift. The Auburn City Council approved phase one of the Renew Opelika Road Project on Nov. 4.

Auburn community honors veterans with ceremony

Patriotism may run through the Auburn community year round, but this week is a day made specifically to honor those who have fought, died, served, and protected our country. This Veterans Day there is plenty for the community to do to honor veterans.

Professor develops new type of grass

Edzard Van Santen, professor in the crop soil and environmental science department, has dedicated more than a decade to the growth of a new creeping bentgrass, a grass that has long been used for putting golf green surfaces. According to Van Santen, the new grass, named AU Victory, is a cool-season species with origins in 1999, when putting greens in the southeastern region of the United States suffered in the prolonged heat and humidity of summer, causing the grass to become too thin and resulting in poor golf greens.

Local folk musician sets sights on touring

Marleigh Jones is a slim girl with red hair as fiery as her passion for music. Jones graduated high school in May 2014 and is following her dream of being a folk musician. Her first album, "Jubal," was released in April 2014 through Noise Train, a music blog, under her solo project's name Streetparty in Liverpool.

'Sister Act' to perform one night only

"Sister Act" is coming to East Alabama Arts on Nov. 12 after being on national tour for less than a month. The group will begin their performance at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees approves plan to renovate Samford Park

Thirty descendants of the Toomer's Oaks will be planted in Samford Park in 2016. The Auburn University Board of Trustees met Friday, Nov. 7, and approved a the second phase of a plan to renovate Samford Park including the planting of 30 trees along the sidewalk from Toomer's Corner to Samford Hall.

Fitbit bracelets take over the exercise community bit by bit

Fitbit helps track daily activity, exercise, food, sleep and weight. The goal of the product is to keep consumers motivated through realizing how small steps make big impacts.

Students react to midterm elections

Students of both political parties made their voices heard in the elections Tuesday, Nov. 4. Morgan Giddens, chairman of the Auburn College Republicans and senior in accounting, volunteered for Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn.

VIDEO: Rep. Mike Hubbard Press Conference and Exclusive Interview

Taxi drivers still disgruntled with Uber operating in city

People working for Uber are "criminals," according to an Auburn taxi company owner. Jeff Steiger, owner of KGM Auburn Trax, spoke at the Auburn City Council Tuesday, Nov. 4 saying the popular ride-for-hire service is still operating in Auburn without abiding by the same regulations as other taxis.

Live 2014 midterm election results

Interactive election results from the 2014 midterm elections.

Sentencing delayed for University Heights shooter

Sentencing for the University Heights shooter has been delayed until Jan. 7. Desmonte Leonard will now find out if he will spend the rest of his life in prison or be sentenced to death next year, according to an Opelika-Auburn News report.

New Auburn City Council takes oath of office

Newly elected council members of the Auburn City Council took their oath office for the 2014-2018 term on Monday, Nov. 3 at the Auburn City Council chambers. After being sworn in, the new City Council elected Ron Anders as the new mayor pro tempore to serve as head of the council if Mayor Bill Ham is absent.

Mike Hubbard and Shirley Scott-Harris face off Nov. 4

Auburn residents will decide Tuesday, Nov. 4, if they will send the speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives back to Montgomery after being indicted.