Community

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.

'Once I'm gone, I'm gone'

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | January 19

Jim Buston has worked for the City of Auburn for 25 years, holding the City Manager title for the final few.

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Ala. on Thursday, June 16, 2016.

EAMC reports rise in COVID hospitalizations after holidays

By My Ly | Community Editor | January 18

As EAMC sees its 10th month of COVID-19 cases, the hospital is still overwhelmed with hospitalizations, said public relations and marketing director John Atkinson.

'A unique crisis:' Auburn students speak out against plans for private prisons

By Trice Brown | Enterprise Editor | January 15

After Gov. Ivey announced new private prison plans and the DOJ sued Alabama for its "unconstitutional conditions" in men's prisons, students across Alabama formed a new group calling for change: Alabama Students Against Prisons.

Auburn man arrested following U.S. Capitol riot

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | January 12

An Auburn man is in federal custody following the revocation of his bond after he was seen at the U.S. Capitol riots last week.

Council approves traffic signal at Highway 14 and Solamere Lane

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | January 5

The Council approved the agreement which allows ALDOT to consider constructing a traffic signal at the entrance to the Solamere subdivision.

Council approves annexation, rezoning on Sutherland Lane

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | December 15

Though some nearby residents had concerns of construction traffic and a connection to North Donahue Drive, the Council approved the project which met all City criteria.

Ivey extends Safer at Home order

By My Ly | Community Editor | December 9

Following increased hospitalizations throughout the state, Gov. Kay Ivey extended the Safer at Home order through Jan. 22. The order was previously set to expire on Dec. 11.

Council approves land purchase for new public services complex

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | December 1

The Council approved the $1.8 million purchase of land for the public services complex, which will allow for relocation of multiple City services and additions to the Boykin Community Center.

The Maker and Merchant provides a storefront for 40 local businesses

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | November 24

Forty small businesses now have a home in The Maker and Merchant, the newest storefront in the Auburn Mall.

AHS girls overcome odds for cross country state championship

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

The Auburn High School girls cross country team won its fourth straight state championship Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Jesse Owens Memorial Park in Oakville, Alabama. They were led in part by Nist, a senior at Auburn High and four-year veteran of the program.