Community

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.

Risk of tornadoes, flooding in Lee County on Saturday

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

Lee County is under a tornado watch from 9:35 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Former Tiger Transit driver convicted of sexual abuse

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 18

A former Tiger Transit driver was found guilty of sexual abuse by a Lee County jury on Friday after he was accused of allowing one of his former coworkers to rape and sodomize an unconscious 18-year-old Auburn University student.

Police arrest suspect for sexual abuse of a child

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 18

Lafayette police arrested Williams on a felony warrant from an Auburn police investigation.

Police make arrest in rape case involving a juvenile

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 18

An Auburn man was arrested on a warrant charging him with rape second degree in relation to an incident in early June, according to the Auburn Police Division.

'The epitome of what a teacher should be'

By Virginia Speirs | June 17

Kimberly Johnson, eighth grade study skills teacher at Auburn Junior High, was announced as one of four finalists for the Alabama Teacher of the Year award.

Roundabouts on Wire Road get go-ahead from Council

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 16

The roundabout at the intersection of Wire Road and Cox Road is currently slated to be completed in November.

Exploring downtown Opelika

By Chris Divelbiss | Writer | June 15

In the past few years, new stores and renovations have turned the Historic Downtown Opelika into an underrated gem in the area.

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Artists, visitors fill downtown streets for Art Walk

By Emalyn Daniell | Writer | June 14

Friday evening, Auburn’s downtown streets were shut down and the area was turned into an entertainment district for an art walk and parade.

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Ivey picks Auburn Trustee Jimmy Rane to lead reelection campaign

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 11

Gov. Ivey has selected Auburn University Trustee Jimmy Rane to head up her reelection campaign for governor.

Toomer's sit-in celebrates 365 days

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | June 3

On Tuesday, June 1, the Toomer's Corner Sit-In celebrated a year of starting conversations.

Council updates plans for Cox Road widening project

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 2

Additional width of Cox Road was originally planned to accommodate two bike lanes, but the Council voted to have a central turning lane instead.

Council approves commercial development agreement for Buc-ee's

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | May 18

The Council approved the first step in Buc-ee's future location at the intersection of Cox Road and Interstate 85.

Auburn High defeats Eufaula in spring game

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | May 14

The game against 6A Eufaula marked the end of Auburn High's spring practices.

Buc-ee's looks to add Auburn location off I-85

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 11

The Auburn City Council will vote on a proposed Buc-ee’s location near Exit 50 on Interstate 85 at its May 18 meeting.

Alabama ends participation in federal pandemic compensation programs

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 10

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Monday that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs, effective June 19.