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Police confirm human remains found in Macon County are those of Aniah Blanchard

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 27

The Auburn Police Division has confirmed that the remains found in Macon County, Alabama, on Monday are those of Aniah Blanchard.

Third suspect arrested in connection to Aniah Blanchard case

November 25

A third person has been arrested and charged in connection with the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, according to Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes.

Investigators find human remains believed to be those of Aniah Blanchard

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 25

Investigators have found human remains believed to be those of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard, who went missing more than one month ago, according to multiple news organizations.

Aniah Blanchard case: Second suspect aided Ibraheem Yazeed, court records say

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 25

The second man charged in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard aided Ibraheem Yazeed by giving him a ride and getting rid of evidence, according to court records.

Council gives approval to renovations, expansions

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | November 24

Design services for the Jan Dempsey Art Center renovation project and the Martin Luther King Drive streetscape project were approved during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

HS football playoffs contract renewed

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 24

At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council approved a contract with the AHSAA, the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau and the City of Opelika to help host this event. The City of Auburn will put $75,000 toward funding for this event each year it is held in Auburn, according to documents in the Council’s e-packet. 

Aniah Blanchard update: Police arrest second suspect

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 23

Auburn police arrested a second suspect Friday in connection to the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, according to multiple news outlets.

APD arrests two men in reported robbery

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 21

Christian N. Brown, 30, and Michael A. Priester, 21, were arrested by the Auburn Police Division on Wednesday for multiple charges related to a reported robbery.

Aniah Blanchard update: Ibraheem Yazeed case heading to grand jury; bond denied

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 20

Aniah Blanchard update: Ibraheem Yazeed's case is heading to a grand jury.

Former Auburn High School AD Chuck Furlow passes away

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 19

 "He is sincerely one of the best people I've ever known in my life," said Mayor Ron Anders, student-athlete coached by Furlow. "He's a great coach, but he's an even better guy. He was always genuinely interested in me, my family, my kids. He'll be missed in our community." 

Community center expansion a ‘tremendous plus’

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | November 19

The expansion project will include a black history museum and the community’s second public library. Residents requested these new expansions at various town hall and City Council meetings last year.

Opelika High School ends pregame, coach-led prayer

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | November 19

The letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation requested the school district discontinue the pregame prayer and no longer schedule prayers before school events. 

AHS class plans to sell newly built Tiny House

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | November 18

After many hours of work with building science and construction teacher Jessica Bowlin, the project was unveiled at the end of October. The 220-square-foot home comes with appliances like a washer, dryer and stovetop, along with a working bathroom and space for a bed. 

Auburn celebrates its service members after Veterans Day

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 17

“To me, Veterans Day is a recognition of the service of all of those who served both in combat and otherwise,” Griswold said. “It takes a complete team to get the tip of the spear where it needs to be.”

Altercation leaves one person with minor injuries after being grazed by bullet

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 16

An altercation between multiple individuals Friday night left one person with minor injuries after being grazed by a bullet, according to the Auburn Police Division.

Opelika Police receives award for work on found-girl case

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | November 16

Not much is known about the girl other than her estimated age and race, but detectives at the Opelika Police Department have worked each day since her discovery to shed light on the situation.

Healthcare to hit the road in Opelika with renovated clinic bus

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | November 15

The City of Opelika has partnered with East Alabama Medical Center and Auburn University to provide health care to underserved parts of the Opelika community.  The city is providing a bus and retrofitting it to serve as a medical resource. EAMC will provide medical services from the bus.

Judge signs gag order in ongoing missing-teen search

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 15

Following his arrest, Lee County District Judge Russell Bush issued a gag order with the case. He instructed all those involved in the case not to speak about it to members of the media, said Auburn Police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey.