Community
EAMC enacts no-visitor policy, reminds people it cannot test everyone for COVID-19
"Please know that we cannot 'test' every person who comes to the [emergency division] with these symptoms due to the limited number of supplies available for use for specimen collection," said John Atkinson, EAMC’s public relations and marketing director.
EAMC receiving large volume of COVID-19 calls, requests for testing
By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 18Here are steps people can take to help EAMC as it deals with a rapidly evolving pandemic.
Gov. Kay Ivey moves GOP Senate runoff election date due to COVID-19 outbreak
By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | March 18The primary runoff election between Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville that was originally set for March 31 has now been rescheduled to July 14.
Council takes precautions against COVID-19
By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | March 17In Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council demonstrated social distancing by setting up additional tables for Council members to spread out throughout the chamber.
Coronavirus update: City of Auburn declares state of local emergency
By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | March 17Auburn City Council unanimously approved two resolutions that puts the City of Auburn in a state of local emergency.
EAMC opens drive-thru testing center, test 50 people
By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 17People need to call 334-528-SICK before going to the drive-thru because it is for scheduled appointments.
City of Auburn municipal court hearings delayed until April 16
By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | March 16All in-court proceedings will be suspended with exceptions for bond hearings, police emergencies and anything deemed an emergency by the municipal court judge.
Police make arrest in rape case involving female juvenile in Auburn
By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 16The arrest stems from an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to police on February 3, 2020.
City of Auburn cancels library programs, closes parks and rec facilities
By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | March 16Programs and events have been cancelled through Saturday, March 28 at the earliest. The City will reevaluate cancellations and closures at that time.
Quarry will no longer be built as Creekwood Resources withdraws application
By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 13Creekwood Resources, the company that was pushing to build a quarry on the outskirts of Opelika, has withdrawn its permit and application to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Charter Spectrum to offer free internet services to students affected by coronavirus closures
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | March 13Charter Spectrum is offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days for households with K-12 or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription.
Collegiate Hotel to offer discount to students looking for housing amid COVID-19 closures
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | March 13The hotel will also offer discount student rates during this time frame.
City cancels some spring events; public meetings will continue
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | March 13Bark in the Park, Ride and Seek and several other events in the City of Auburn have been canceled after the Alabama Department of Health recommended canceling meetings of over 500 people.
Auburn City Schools close until April 6 amid COVID-19 concerns
By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 13Auburn City Schools will be extending its spring break until March 23, following concerns over the spread of COVID-19, ACS officials announced on Friday, March 13.
City to remain open amid coronavirus closures
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | March 12The City of Auburn has plans in place to allow the City to continue to operate, Mayor Ron Anders announced in a video statement released Thursday afternoon. This comes after the Auburn University announcement to transition to online instruction following spring break.
Legislature progresses with bail-denying ‘Aniah’s Law’
By Tarah Yeager | March 11The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has approved House Bill 81, which was sponsored by a group of 21 representatives.
Quick facts to know about COVID-19, Auburn resources
By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 11Here are quick facts to know about COVID-19, the disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
Governor reestablishes study group for lottery
By Tarah Yeager | Community Writer | March 11Gov. Kay Ivey reopened the Governor’s Study Group on Gambling Policy by signing Executive Order 719 on Friday, Feb. 14.
Trump endorses former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville in GOP runoff
By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | March 10President Trump endorsed former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville over former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions in the Republican Senate runoff.
