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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.

EAMC sees COVID hospitalizations rise to levels not seen since May

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 7

EAMC reported an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations this week which some officials say could lead to another shelter in place order unless more people follow social distancing and mask guidelines. 

Alabama public schools will reopen in August with blended instruction

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 26

All Alabama public schools will reopen their campuses to students in August, but parents have the decision to continue online learning.

APD responds to gunshots at Railroad Ave. and N Donahue Dr.

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 21

Four people were injured, with one in critical condition. APD is currently investigating the case.

Juneteenth celebration and march held in Opelika

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 20

"This is our freedom, this is our Fourth of July," said Opelika councilwoman Tiffany Gibson-Pitts. "We celebrate Fourth of July for a reason, and we should, but also Juneteenth is when slaves were actually free."

City of Auburn officially recognizes Juneteenth

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 19

Auburn recognizes Juneteenth as an important day to the community, as it marks the anniversary of the freedom of slaves and the end of the Civil War.

Council sees results from 2020 Citizen Survey

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 16

ETC Institute presented data from the survey which ranks Auburn above the national average in 57 of 61 measured statistics.

Protesters gather at Toomer's Corner

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief , Tim Nail | Campus Editor and Trice Brown | Enterprise Editor | June 7

This is the second week in a row that protesters have chanted and marched at the historic intersection of College St. and Magnolia Ave.  

Aniah Blanchard capital murder case will go to Lee County grand jury

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | June 3

The case of the Montgomery man charged with the kidnapping and murder of Aniah Blanchard will be heard by a Lee County grand jury.

City Council commends Auburn protesters; renames M. Hubbard Boulevard

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | June 2

Multiple Council members were in attendance of Sunday's protest. Mayor Anders stated he is proud of the Auburn community for the peaceful protest.

Protestors gather at Toomer's Corner

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief and Tim Nail | Campus Editor | May 31

Following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week, protestors filled Toomer's Corner and demanded justice for the scores of unarmed black men who have been killed by police.

Montgomery teenager dies by accidental drowning at Chewacla State Park

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | May 27

No foul play is suspected in the apparent drowning death of 18-year-old Jamari Smith.

Ivey releases amendment to 'safer-at-home' order

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | May 21

The amendment will take affect May 22 at 5 p.m, allowing for more businesses to reopen.

City announces plans for phased reopening of facilities, services

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

Details of a phased reopening of public facilities and services beginning on Wednesday and continuing through June 1 were announced by the City on Wednesday afternoon. 

Lucy's Adopt a Doc/Nurse program provides over 1,200 meals to EAMC

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | May 20

Over 1,200 meals were delivered throughout the length of the program, Lucy's owner Lisa van der Reijden said.

Council approves conditional use for Graduate Hotel downtown

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | May 19

Council approved conditional use for the Graduate Hotel on the current Anders Bookstore property, though concerns were raised over onsite parking.