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Opelika musician starts online music festival

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 28

Couchella is the creation of Abby Miracle of Opelika, who started the festival in 2019 to bring together independent musicians and raise money for charity.

Participants prepare for polar plunge

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | January 27

The City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department will hold its eighth annual Polar Plunge to benefit the Lee County Special Olympics on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Moratorium vote coming in February: Here's what you need to know

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 27

If the student housing moratorium is approved the City Council, it would put a temporary, 90-day stop to the construction of private dormitories and academic detach dwelling units within Auburn.

Fame, immortality and a paw: The Tiger Trail

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 26

The Tiger Trail began over two decades ago as a joint venture between the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Auburn University Athletics and the City of Auburn. The project was started in 1995 as a way to honor Auburn athletes.

Proposed cell tower dies on the table at City Council

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 23

In a rare occurrence Tuesday night, the City Council did not take a vote on a proposed cell tower. Since no action was taken, the issue died on the table and was effectively denied, said Assistant City Manager Megan Crouch.

Bramblett suspect indicted by grand jury

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

The Auburn 16-year-old charged in connection with the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett was indicted by a Lee County grand jury.

City plans to hire more officers to strengthen APD's presence

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | January 22

This increase will allow APD to have at least one officer covering each of the City’s 14 beats at all times, according to Police Chief Paul Register.

Cities hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new skate park

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | January 22

The new skate park that was completed late November 2019. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders was in attendance and spoke about the importance of building the park. 

Auburn Pharmacy serves up retro feel

By Tarah Yeager | Community Writer | January 17

After opening in late November, Auburn Pharmacy now serves the community from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Chris and Nicole Finley own and operate the pharmacy. 

Police officer's gravesite vandalized

By My Ly | Community Writer | January 16

The gravesite of Officer William Buechner was vandalized on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. 

Cause of death undetermined in case of missing international student

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 15

Officials were unable to determine the cause of death of a missing Auburn student who was found dead in November.

Planning Commission expected to see short term rental ordinance as soon as February

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 15

Commission members decided to not include zones that are predominantly single-family homes. City staff is working to rewrite the ordinance as so not to include those zones at all in the ordinance.  

Auburn teen arrested for alleged burglary

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 13

Police arrested an Auburn teen for allegedly robbing $2,500 worth of property near Aspen Heights, a student housing complex off of Dean Road. 

Enhanced risk for severe weather in Auburn on Saturday

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | January 10

The Auburn-Opelika area is expected to experience severe weather on Saturday between 2 and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Driving for Uber: the college edition

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | January 10

A responsible college student with a full class schedule works many hours each week doing schoolwork. Still, many students look for a job to make money during the school year, and some students turn to the flexibility found in companies like Uber.

Citizens raise concerns with City Council over HealthPlus Fitness closure

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | January 8

The Auburn Parks and Recreation Master Plan includes plans to add an aquatic center to the Boykin Community Center, though the Council did not know whether it would meet the needs of the citizens that spoke Tuesday night. 

Demolition begins on historic Cullars house

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | January 7

Construction workers began tearing down the Cullars house, a historic Auburn home, on Tuesday morning. 

Point Broadband to expand to Auburn

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | January 5

Point Broadband will soon expand its service area to include parts of Auburn and other parts of Lee County. The City of Opelika sold the original fiber network in November 2018.