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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.

City approves loan interest subsidies for small businesses

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | May 5

Five applications for the subsidy program were submitted, and all five applicants were approved unanimously.

Judge reinstates bond for teen charged in killing of Rod, Paula Bramblett

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | April 30

Johnston Taylor, the 17-year-old arrested in connection with the deaths of Rod and Paula Bramblett, had his bond reinstated on Wednesday.

Remembrance project raises awareness for racial injustice in Lee County

By Tarah Yeager | April 29

The Lee County Remembrance Project has partnered with the Equal Justice Initiative and is working with community leaders to bring a historical marker to Lee County that will forever commemorate the lives of four men who were racially terrorized and lynched.

Alabama stay-at-home order will expire; 'safer-at-home' order to begin April 30 at 5 p.m.

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | April 28

Under the new safer at home order, all retail businesses are able to reopen at 50% capacity and should enforce social distancing guidelines at all times. 

How COVID-19 is affecting counseling and psychological services

By Tarah Yeager | April 28

Despite challenges, counseling and psychological services have had successful online transitions and are ready to provide services to current and prospective clients. 

Auburn voices from the pandemic: 'You don’t have to have a festival to celebrate Pride.'

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | April 25

"I do have concerns right now for young people that might be stuck at home with family members that don’t support them or the LGBTQ community," said Chad Peacock, Pride on The Plains president. "But those young people just need to remember there is a community out here that loves and accepts them."

Opelika Stopwatch Urgent Care offers drive-up COVID-19 testing

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | April 24

Stopwatch Urgent Care's Opelika location now offers drive-up COVID-19 testing by appointment and on a first-come, first-serve basis.