Prayerful candlelight vigil held in Jakell Mitchell's memory

Members of the Auburn and Opelika communities came together in a candlelight vigil of slain Auburn football player Jakell Mitchell at the Lee County Courthouse Square on Dec. 15.

Arraignment held for man charged with killing Jakell Mitchell

Markale Hart's attorney, Anwar Taylor, asked for Hart to be moved to Tallapoosa County and for his $500,000 bail to be reduced.

Editorial: Changing the name doesn't change the event

Jakell Mitchell, redshirt football player and freshman in sociology, was the victim of a shooting at Tiger Lodge, early Sunday morning Dec. 14. This is not the first time Tiger Lodge, formerly known as University Heights, was the location of a shooting. Former football players Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips, and DeMario Pitts of Opelika were the victims of a shooting at the same complex June 9, 2012.

UPDATED: Freshman football player killed at Tiger Lodge apartment complex (with statements from Tiger Lodge)

An Auburn football player was shot and killed at the Tiger Lodge apartment complex Sunday morning Dec. 14. Freshman player Jakell Mitchell died at East Alabama Medical Center after being rushed to hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.

Historic Opelika miniature train to be featured on the History Channel

In 1951 a man named Calhoun began the development of land behind the Northside School. It became the city's first dedicated park and is now known as the Opelika Municipal Park. Intent on finding a way to attract guests and provide a catalyst for public recreation, the idea of a miniature train running through the park was born.

VIDEO: A Christmas Parade in Auburn

Christmas festivities bring cheer to downtown Opelika

The night of December 12, Christmas in a Railroad Town will draw in visitors and residents alike to the growing downtown.

Roads close for Christmas Parade

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas parade at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Certain roads will be closed because of the parade.

UPDATED: Sen. Tom Whatley issues statement on domestic violence charge

Sen. Tom Whatley was arrested and charged with third degree domestic violence in Auburn on Tuesday, Dec 9.

Play Santa this season with the Be a Santa to a Senior Program

During this time of joy and giving during the Christmas season, there is a group of people in the community who aren't being forgotten, thanks to organizations such as Home Instead Senior Care and their Be a Santa to a Senior program.

Auburn Arts Association and Parks and Recreation team up for Eighth Annual Holiday Art Sale

The Auburn Arts Association and Auburn Parks and Recreation are partnering to host the Holiday Art Sale for the eighth consecutive year. Located at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, the event is scheduled for Dec. 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Junior member of Alpha Gamma Delta has died

Hope Johnson, junior in computer science, reportedly died yesterday, Dec. 4. Johnson was a member of Auburn's chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta.

Student airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

A car struck a 32-year-old female Auburn student at the intersection of North College Street and Tichenor Avenue just before 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.

Toys for Tots runs for another year

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, there is a chance to take a break from the festivities to get exercise. The Auburn-Opelika Running and Track Association is hosting their annual Toys For Tots run Saturday. The race will take place at Auburn High School with the help of the AHS Junior ROTC. This will be JROTC's second year helping with the race.

Auburn graduates travel the world to teach, lead and serve

Auburn students are spreading all over the globe after graduation, from Colorado all the way to Spain.

Professor of Architecture creates Auburn Gingerbread Village

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center will hold the 2014 Auburn Gingerbread Village on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to gather in the conference center where they can enjoy hot cocoa, cider, cookies and carols, while seeing Auburn recreated in gingerbread.

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell confronts the Auburn City Council

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell addressed the Auburn City Council claiming Councilman Clemon Byrd is not a legal resident of Ward 1 at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Byrd defeated Dowdell for the Ward 1 seat in the Aug. 26 city elections.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Miscommunication in Iron Bowl chanting

I am a student at the University of Alabama and was in attendance at the Iron Bowl game this weekend. After leaving the game I saw on social media, particularly Auburn fanpages, that many people were posting that Alabama's student section were chanting "Lutzie's dead." I was appalled upon reading this.