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Red Lobster on Opelika Road catches fire

By Trice Brown | Assistant Campus Editor | November 3

Jordan said firefighters are investigating whether the fire has extended to the inside of the building. 

Mama Mocha’s adds wine to list of beverages for sale

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 2

Some customers’ dietary restrictions or personal drink preferences motivated Sarah Barnett, owner of Mama Mocha's, to start selling wine in addition to craft brews.

Costumes fill streets for 19th annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat

By My Ly | Community Writer | November 1

Children dressed in costumes ranging from Minecraft characters to princesses participated in this year's costume contest. 

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.

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 ...

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.”

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.

Police ask public's help to locate missing 19-year-old

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 24

Officials said they are looking for 19-year-old Aniah Haley Blanchard from Auburn.

Community honors children lost in tornado

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 24

Robin Ashworth went to her daughter — Mattie’s mom — with the idea to build a children’s library to honor the children lost in the storm while giving other children a place to remember them. 

Manufacturer opening $42 million development in Auburn

By Sydney Sims | Community Writer | October 23

The Shinhwa Group, an automotive parts manufacturer based in Changwon, South Korea, is putting its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Auburn.