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Ivey extends Safer at Home Order

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 27

Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, which includes a mask-wearing requirement in public spaces, has been extended for another five weeks, Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a press conference today.

Students party as cases rise

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

Auburn University students gathered in local bars and clubs following their return to campus. The University and Lee County both saw an increase in coronavirus cases in mid-to-late August.

Lee County residents oppose second quarry in six months

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | August 24

Creekwood Resources, the same company that withdrew its application for a quarry near Opelika in March, is now beginning testing for a granite quarry site in Beulah.

Police searching for armed robbery suspect

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | August 24

Per an AU Alert early Monday morning, police are searching for a suspect near Auburn research park.

Ogletree Elementary teacher makes final four in Alabama Teacher of the Year competition

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | August 21

Kathryn Knorr's teaching abilities in her third-grade classroom were recognized by the Alabama Department of Education when she made the final four in the Teacher of the Year competition.

Council approves Guthrie's location in the Urban Core

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | August 18

Auburn's City Council approved Guthrie's to open on the corner of N. College St. and E. Glenn Ave. in a 5-4 vote.

APD begins to proactively enforce Safer at Home Order

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | August 18

APD will cite and fine businesses and patrons who do not comply with the statewide health order.

Council remembers County Commissioner Johnny Lawrence

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | August 4

The Council held a moment of silence in honor of Lee County Commissioner Johnny Lawrence. He served his community through both the fire department and the County Commission.

Harvey Updyke walking to the Lee County courthouse June 20. (Courtesy of Vasha Hunt, Opelika-Auburn News)

Report: Harvey Updyke, man who poisoned Toomer's Oaks, dead at 71

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | July 30

According to reports, Harvey Updyke has died at the age of 71. Updyke is the Alabama fan who poisoned the oak trees at Toomer’s Corner following Auburn's 2010 Iron Bowl victory.

Ivey extends mask mandate

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 29

Ivey extended the state's mask mandate until the end of August in a press conference on Wednesday.

Auburn High School class of 2020 receives final farewell

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 24

Auburn City Schools honored outgoing Auburn High School students with a bang Thursday night. Graduates and families participated in a "Tiger Drive" and were treated to a brief fireworks show.

Council approves resolution supporting Ivey's mask mandate

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 21

The City Council also approved the $16 million project to build the Wright St. parking deck.

EAMC sets new high in COVID hospitalizations

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 21

After three months, the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations at EAMC has again risen to more than 50. On Monday, the medical center set a new record of cases being treated: 58.

Auburn's new Public Safety Building opens with residents in mind

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 19

The new building has spaces for residents to meet with police officers to discuss private matters.

Council upholds statewide mask mandate, plans resolution in support of governor

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 15

Police officers will carry extra masks to give to those in violation of the health order, only citing if they refuse.

Ivey announces statewide mask order

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 15

In a press conference Wednesday, the governor announced that with COVID-19 cases surging in Alabama, she will be implementing a statewide mask order.

Tuberville wins Republican runoff

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 14

Tommy Tuberville, a former Auburn football coach, has defeated Jeff Sessions in the Republican primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate.

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Lee County School Board discusses plans for reopening

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 14

The school board is requiring masks on school buses but has not yet made the decision to require them in school facilities.

Council debates legality, enforcement of mask ordinance

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 13

Auburn City Council will meet again on Wednesday to decide whether an ordinance should be proposed.

City Council holds off on mask ordinance

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | July 7

The Council plans to meet before the next City Council meeting to discuss a potential mask ordinance.