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Opelika's Yarnhouse Studio teaches the trade of knitting and crochet

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | March 29

Cary Curtiss' Yarnhouse Studio seems like a place reminiscent of an older time. Walking across the dark wooden floor, you'll pass a spinning wheel, complete with a spindle that would rival Sleeping Beauty's.

Harman Family Farms provide fresh produce for local restaurants

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | March 29

Chris Harman, along with his wife, Rita, founded the farm eight years ago as a side business to earn extra money for their daughter, Megan, 23, senior in communication disorders at Auburn University.

Trail renovations and additions for Chewacla State Park

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | March 28

The city temporarily loaned $100,000 to CAMP to renovate existing trails and begin building new ones, as part of the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which allows nonprofits to receive a grant of $125,000 to be matched by the organization for recreational trail building.

UPDATED: Three freshmen arrested for burglary of Jordan-Hare Stadium locker room

March 27

The APD arrested the three men, all freshmen at Auburn University, on felony warrants of alleged third-degree burglary and first-degree theft of property. The arrests resulted from an investigation by the APD into a March 22 theft of property report from a building in the 200 block of South Donahue Drive.

Downtown Auburn Master Plan nears completion

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | March 27

As the Auburn Downtown Master Plan is nearing completion, Auburn residents should expect to see renovations before the end of summer.

Toomer's Corner begins first phase of renovations

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | March 27

The corner of College and Magnolia, empty since Harvey Updyke poisoned the soil as revenge for the 2010 Iron Bowl, is entering the first stages of renovations and construction.

This Week in Crime

March 26

Police reports syndicated by the City of Auburn

Two men pronounced dead after head-on collision on Shug Jordan

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | March 25

Two Notasulga men are dead as a result of a head-on collision that occurred this morning, March 25, on Shug Jordan Parkway in Auburn. Rodney Harcum Sr., 53, and Joel Christopher Finney, 27, were travelling east on Shug Jordan Parkway in a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix when they were hit head-on by Latasha Hall. Hall, 26, of Tuskegee, was driving west on Shug Jordan Parkway when her 2003 Honda CRV encountered a 2009 Toyota Corolla driving in the same direction.

Earthfest celebrates environmental awareness with music for students and community

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | March 24

"It's like Auburn's own little version of Woodstock," said Jack Gray, senior in electrical engineering of the 2014 Earthfest held March 22 at the Donald E. Davis Arboretum.

Blooming Colors and the Crepe Myrtle Cafe anticipating spring

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | March 22

Blooming Colors and the Crepe Myrtle Cafe have been staples in Auburn, but still manage to seem like one of the best-kept secrets of the community.

Steve Forbes speaks at the Auburn Arena

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | March 21

Auburn received a lecture on financial planning and healthcare by the head of one of the most recognized financial publications in the world. \0x200B Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine and champion of conservative politics made a show of force Friday, March 21, at the Auburn Arena.

Students purchase baby alligator to spice up their lives and living rooms

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | March 21

One key piece of information separated the residents inside the door and the FedEx deliveryman outside; the box contained a live, baby American Alligator.

Tragic family secrets take woman to new heights in life

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | March 20

At a time in a young woman's life when she is flooded with opportunity and optimism, Johnson found herself spiraling into a life-threatening depression. She was a victim, and she knew it.

Alex City man shot and killed by police after attempt to hit officer with his car

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | March 19

An Alex City man was shot and killed early Saturday, March 8, by an Alexander City police officer.

Opelika police officer shoots reckless driver after erratic behavior

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | March 19

On Thursday, March 6, Airman first class, Michael Davidson, was travelling on I-85 at approximately 7 p.m. when he was involved in a car accident.

City Council hears ideas from resident to benefit schools

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | March 18

Sitting on the back of truck at an Auburn football tailgate, many things are needed to complete the ambiance. Chicken fingers, a multitude of chips and dips and some beer to wash it down come together to complete the tailgate experience.

Two in custody in connection to a shooting Monday afternoon

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | March 17

Two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with a shooting in Auburn on Monday afternoon, March 17, according to Auburn Police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey.

Local downtown boutiques keep up with the competition with social media

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | March 17

Online shopping has risen in popularity over the last decade. Local downtown boutiques share how they keep up with the competition by utilizing online social media tools.