Community

COLUMN: Urbanization of Auburn leaving behind some community members

By Regan Moss | Columnist | July 9

Auburn has been positioned as one of Alabama's fastest growing cities, yet its growth is quickly leaving behind some members of the community, ignoring their needs and the preservation of the town's historic charm.

The door to the Auburn Police Division on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Police ask for help identifying harassment suspect

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 8

APD said the suspect was described as a Black male of average build and approximately 5-foot-8 wearing a white shirt, dark-colored medical mask, a dark-colored do-rag, dark shorts and socks and no shoes.

Council approves 24/7 fees for Wright Street Parking Deck

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 7

Once the Baptist Student Union moves in and an elevator receives extra equipment, the parking deck will be ready to open.

Hiring still a struggle for some Auburn businesses

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | July 5

Prof. Alan Seals weighs in on the national hiring shortage being experienced currently, with insight from local places such as the Auburn Rec, Niffer's and Lifesaver's Mission Thrift.

Auburn Council member sues City and 13 employees over short-term rental restrictions

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 30

Ward 5 City Council member Steven Dixon has filed a lawsuit against the City of Auburn and City employees over short-term rental restrictions, according to a press release sent from Dixon Wednesday morning.

Auburn's development pushes some residents to move to Opelika

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | June 28

The expansion of Auburn, upwards and outwards, to more chains than locally-owned businesses, seems to be causing some of its residents to decide to settle in the quieter neighboring town of Opelika.

July Fourth celebrations in Auburn-Opelika area

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | June 27

As fireworks light the sky, activities run the streets and laughter fills the air, the Auburn community will be reminded this 4th of July that they are just that: a community.

Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes

Former district attorney pleads guilty to perjury, using office for personal gain

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 24

Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes pleaded guilty to two felony counts on the second day of his trial, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced on Thursda

City looking to add more public art to downtown Auburn

By Emalyn Daniell | Writer | June 24

The City of Auburn is planning to work with downtown businesses to add more public art to the City.

East Alabama Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department (Auburn Medical Pavilion).jpg

EAMC's freestanding emergency department to begin operation Wednesday

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 22

East Alabama Medical Center’s new Freestanding Emergency Department, located in EAMC’s also new Auburn Medical Pavilion, will begin operation on Wednesday, June 23 at 7 a.m.

Auburn to compete in NBC's 'College Bowl' Tuesday night

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 22

Three Auburn students will be competing for scholarship money Tuesday night on NBC’s newly rebooted "College Bowl," a quiz show hosted by football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning.

A brief history of St. Dunstan's, the Episcopal church in the heart of downtown

By David Shannon | Campus Writer | June 22

St. Dunstan’s has served the Episcopal community of Auburn since 1957 and stands apart from many local institutions.

Auburn residents commemorate Juneteenth at inaugural celebration

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

NAACP leaders, City leaders and community members all met in Sam Harris Park on Saturday for the inaugural Juneteenth celebration in Auburn, days after President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring the day a national holiday.

Lee County sheriff's deputies fatally shoot man after nearly two-hour standoff

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

A young man died after being shot by Lee County sheriff’s deputies early Saturday morning. Jeff Melvin, 20, pointed a shotgun at law enforcement before deputies fired multiple rounds at him, according to a press release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.