Community

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.

'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.