Community

Breweries bring new life to Opelika

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 22

Opelika has become something of a brewing and distilling hub within the past 10 years. Owners and staff of the city’s alcohol-producing businesses say Opelika has allowed them to turn their hobbies into full-time careers.

Graphic novelist compares childhood to civil rights movement through art

By My Ly | Community Editor | February 21

Weaver's art reflects her childhood as an immigrant growing up in Alabama during the civil rights movement. Her art will be on display at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts through March 30.

One dead, another in critical condition after Opelika shooting

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 19

One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Opelika on Friday.

City Council postpones vote on short-term rentals

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | February 18

During Tuesday night's City Council meeting, the Council discussed restrictions to short-term rentals. After amending the ordinance, the Council voted to postpone the final vote to a future meeting.

Students protest Ivey's private prison plan

By Katherine Carroll | Writer | February 17

Students gathered outside the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business last Wednesday in protest of the three private prisons authorized by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Museum’s poetry series extends its reach through online platforms

By Katherine Carroll | Writer | February 17

The poetry series will be read over Facebook Live and YouTube.

Lee County residents combat quarry with zoning

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | February 15

Residents of Lee County's Beat 13 will have a special election on May 18 to decide whether new zoning restrictions should be implemented. Zoning could restrict quarries and similar heavy industry in the area.

Auburn for Change combats racial injustice

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | February 14

Auburn for Change has transitioned to online education in their fight against racial injustice until they can physically organize again.

Walmart administers COVID vaccines

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | February 12

Those within the state's guidelines for receiving a vaccine will be able to schedule an appointment through Walmart's website.

Chicken Salad Chick moves headquarters to Atlanta

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | February 11

After 13 years, Chicken Salad Chick is relocating its headquarters from Auburn to Atlanta during the first quarter of this year.

Midtown Auburn offers pop-up shops and restaurants

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | February 10

Local eateries have now opened pop-up restaurants in the Midtown Auburn subdivision.

Adopted pets comfort students through pandemic

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 9

The Lee County Humane Society has been pairing pets with University students throughout the pandemic.

Local couple designs Opelika creekline trails

By Laura Sitterly | News Writer | February 3

Rocky and Shealy Langley have been working on their plans for a trail system since September 2018.

Council approves naming meeting room after retired City Manager Jim Buston

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | February 2

Previous City Manager Jim Buston served Auburn for 25 years. A meeting room in the Engineering Services Building will be named after him.

Shane Healey named new Opelika Chief of Police

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | February 1

Healey is replacing John McEachern, who retired on Nov. 30.

City Planning Commission recommends short-term rental restrictions

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | January 28

After extensive debate on Monday night, the Planning Commission decided to recommend restrictions to short-term rental properties which will be voted on by the City Council.

Whataburger location coming to Tiger Town

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 28

A new Whataburger location is set to open near Tiger Town. Signs advertising the new store say “Opening Soon."

City promotes natural biodiversity with wildflower program

By Katherine Carroll | Writer | January 22

Underneath "Wildflowers at Work" signs, the Auburn Public Works Department has planted flowers indigenous to the Auburn area, supporting local pollinators and counteracting invasive species.

Auburn Police enforce extended health order

By Katherine Carroll | Writer | January 20

As students return to Auburn, Auburn Police Division continues to enforce Gov. Ivey's statewide health order.

Council anticipates Moderna vaccine rollout

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | January 19

During Tuesday night's meeting, the Council was briefed on what locations will distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and who will receive it first.