Community

Council approves City's sixth fire station

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | October 6

Fire Station 6 will be located on Farmville Road and will cost the City roughly $3.1 million.

City provides COVID emergency assistance

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | October 6

Auburn is allocating $150,000 of its CARES Act funds to give residents assistance with COVID-related lost wages.

Local art, artifacts and oddities find home in Museum of Wonder

By Sam Lankford | Copy Editor | October 6

Butch Anthony's Museum of Wonder is home to a mix of Anthony's work and items collected from the nearby area.

Vendors sell local goods at Auburn City Market

By Katherine Carroll | Writer | October 5

The last City Market of the year will be on Oct. 24 at Town Creek Park.

City rescinds local state of emergency

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | October 1

The resolution banning the sale of alcohol to unseated restaurant and bar customers has been lifted.

Auburn Fire Department offers college students jobs, tuition

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | September 24

The City of Auburn's Student Firefighter Program pays for college tuition while students gain experience for a future job in firefighting.

City begins free Sundown Concert Series

By Katherine Carroll | Writer | September 23

The three concerts will start at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Kiesel Park.

Council extends local state of emergency

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | September 15

The Council voted to extend the current restrictions on bars until Oct. 7.

Local and state agencies enforce restrictions on bars

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | September 15

Following resolutions from both the Auburn City Council and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Commission, APD and the ABC are actively enforcing restrictions on bars.

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Automotive company to establish manufacturing operations to Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | September 14

A Colorado-based automotive company is establishing manufacturing operations in Auburn, a move that is expected to create 300 jobs, according to a press release from the Alabama Department of Commerce.

APD arrests two suspects in 18-year-old disappearance

By Trice Brown | Enterprise Editor | September 11

The two suspects are charged with the kidnapping of 18-year-old Thomas A. Green, who disappeared early Saturday morning, Sept. 5, 2020.

City plans annual budget without college football

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | September 10

Although college football has not been cancelled, the City planned its biennial budget assuming it would not see any of its typical football season revenue.

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Avoiding the polls and casting your vote: how to vote by mail

By Christian Baker | Writer | September 8

Citizens can apply for a mail-in ballot until October 29.

City approves construction agreement on newest park

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | September 1

Funds for Dinius Park, Auburn's newest City park, were approved by the Auburn City Council at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Police searching for domestic shooting suspect

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | August 28

Police are searching for a person of interest who is considered armed and dangerous.

Bars no longer allowed to sell alcohol to unseated customers

By My Ly | Community Editor | August 27

On Thursday, August 27. Auburn City Council held a meeting via zoom to discuss further procedures they are planning on taking to limit any further spread of COVID-19. The City Council passed a resolution that prohibits the sale of alcohol to non seated guests.