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Student housing top focus at City Council meeting

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | December 5

Mayor Ron Anders proposed Tuesday that the Council ask City Manager Jim Buston and other City staff to write up a new ordinance that would put a temporary halt to the building and development of all student-housing projects to give the City time to determine how to move forward. 

Institute works to teach Austrian economics to the public

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | December 4

The Mises Institute is located just across from the University near the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Donahue Drive on what Tho Bishop, assistant editor of the institute’s blog the Mises Wire, calls “the best piece of property in Auburn.”

Groome less expensive than parking for week

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | December 3

According to the Groome Transportation website, pickups are available throughout Auburn, with a location on the University campus, in Opelika and available upon request in Tuskegee or Lanett, Alabama.

DA: Death penalty sought for suspect in Aniah Blanchard case

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | December 2

Ibraheem Yazeed will be charged with capital murder in the death of Aniah Blanchard Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes announced Monday.

Auburn residents increasingly approve of ambulance service

By Tarah Yeager | Community Writer | December 2

The 2018 ETC Institute Citizen Survey for the City of Auburn found that 85% of residents surveyed were satisfied with the quality of the local ambulance service, compared to the national average assessment of 80%. This is a significant change among residents, only 70% of whom were satisfied with the ambulance services in 2013. 

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.