Community

Tuberville wins Alabama Senate race

By Natalie Beckerink | Content Editor | November 3

The band played Sweet Home Alabama as people crowded together to celebrate the win. As Tommy Tuberville took the stage, he expressed a sentiment that many of his supporters said they have been waiting for since Jones took office. "Welcome back to a Republican United States Senate," Tuberville said.

Council denies rezoning for office park at Hamilton Place

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | November 3

Multiple community members spoke to the Council with traffic concerns for the proposed office park on Moores Mill Road.

2020 Election: Residents share voting experience, Tuberville makes appearance

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 3

Auburn residents flocked in large numbers to one of the City’s four polling locations on Tuesday to cast ballots for president, U.S. Senate and several other federal and local offices, as well as six proposed statewide amendments.

Remembering Aniah

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 1

A little over a year after Aniah Blanchard's kidnapping and murder, her friends and loved ones are in the throes of the loss of a daughter, sister, friend and "the light in everybody's life."

Beyond the Wok opens on South College Street

By Sam Lankford | Copy Editor | October 29

Inspired by the south-central Chinese province of Sichuan, Beyond the Wok opened across from Auburn University's campus.

How a local family found inspiration for Auburn's newest coffee shop

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 28

After inspiration hit in Asheville, North Carolina, Richard and Crystal Tomasello decided to open Well Red, Auburn's newest coffee shop/wine bar/book store.

How have Uber/Lyft drivers handled the return of students & plague (IMAGE)

Taking things more seriously

By Katherine Carroll | Writer | October 27

Uber and Lyft drivers adapt to COVID-19 regulations while making a paycheck.

Chef takes over The Hound to create Asian-Southern fusion

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | October 26

The Hound's executive chef took over the kitchen to present his menu for Chubby Belly Noodle Shop.

New food trucks hit Auburn streets

By Katherine Carroll | Writer | October 23

Two new food trucks started serving breakfast foods to Auburn neighborhoods this year.

Lee County Schools balance in-person and online instruction

By Sam Lankford | Copy Editor | October 22

Since Lee County Public Schools reopened in September, school staff have balanced in-person and online instruction.

Council approves Crouch for city manager position

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | October 20

The Council unanimously approved Megan Crouch's appointment to the city manager position, which will take effect Feb. 1, 2021.

Book club trades in-person meetings for Zoom

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 20

Since this summer, Auburn Oil Co. has held book club meetings over Zoom.

'Filling the gap': All meals free at ACS

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

Auburn City Schools plans to offer free meals to students through Dec. 31 with no application required.

‘Two different worlds’

By My Ly | Community Editor | October 19

Though Lee County COVID cases have decreased, EAMC continues to juggle regular care and COVID hospitalizations, said public relations and marketing director John Atkinson.

Police officers connect with children, community members

By Sam Lankford | Copy Editor | October 16

For two weekends in September, Auburn Police Division, Opelika Police Department and Lee County Sheriff's Office met members of the community through organized events.