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Private bookstore opens downtown

By My Ly | Community Writer | November 1

The City of Auburn is now home to a privately owned bookstore, Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers. The bookstore, located on Magnolia Avenue, is owned by a couple from Greenville, Alabama. The bookstore opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Coffee Cat's featured artist Chloé Covin is recognized for fiber art

Local artist finds inspiration for art through hardship

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | November 1

Covin is an Auburn resident who twists and knots pieces of fiber in macramé wall hangings and stitches embroidery on fabric while meditating to simultaneously create her art and calm her mind.

Local pumpkin patches stay busy after October

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | November 1

As pumpkin patch pictures fill Instagram feeds and jack-o’-lanterns light paths to houses, pumpkin patches throughout the community fill with visitors. During the rest of the year, these patches are not as popular among locals and tourists. Some local pumpkin patch owners are working to change ...

The mid-block crosswalk on North College Street between Magnolia and Tichenor Avenues.

Decorative crosswalks nearly completed downtown

By My Ly | Community Writer | November 1

The new decorative crosswalks in Auburn are nearly finished and are a small aspect of a much larger plan to make Auburn safer.

Missing Auburn teen victim of foul play, APD says

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 31

Aniah Haley Blanchard, missing Auburn teen, was harmed and is considered to be the victim of foul play, the Auburn Police Division announced Thursday.

Updyke a no show in court

By Sydney Sims | Community Writer | October 30

Harvey Updyke failed to appear before the Lee County Court on Wednesday afternoon. Pending a 30-day advisement period, Judge Jacob Walker will consider issuing a writ of arrest.

Mayor Anders discusses his first year, future of Auburn at inaugural address

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | October 29

Standing in the recently completed Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, Anders spoke of growth, tragedy, progress and change during the inaugural State of the City address Monday evening.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Here's what you should know year round

October 28

As the saying goes: In October, we wear pink. October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October, we see pink everywhere in the Auburn community: Auburn High School hosted their annual pink out game on Oct. 25 and Auburn University held its All ...

Lee County Witches Ride raises money for cancer research, patient support

By Tessa Battles | Community Writer | October 28

The Lee County Witches Ride is a community and family event held to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event, to be held on Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m., is in conjunction with the Family Fall Festival at the Opelika Sportsplex.

Gov. Ivey announces $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of perpetrator of missing Auburn teen

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 28

Officials released a video Monday capturing missing Auburn teen Aniah Haley Blanchard making a purchase at a convenience store located on South College Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Neighbors recall night of alleged murder involving 16-year-old

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

“I never heard any gunshots,” said Gary Branch, who lives right across the street from where an alleged murder took place, which involved a 16-year-old and his soon-to-be stepmom. “Never heard a thing.”

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Update: Police recover missing Auburn teen's vehicle; search continues

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

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an Auburn teen who was reported missing on Thursday. Her vehicle was last seen at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the area of South College Street and Interstate-85 in Auburn, according to Auburn Police Chief Paul Register.