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City opening new park in fall 2021

By My Ly | Community Writer | October 9

Auburn is adding yet another park to its it's long list and it will be the first one in the location. Located on East Glenn Avenue this park will be full of natural scenery.

Yarbrough Elementary School installs book vending machine

By Tarah Yeager | October 7

The school installed a book vending machine over the summer, and students will be given the opportunity to select and keep a book from this machine over the course of the year.

A recycling bin on campus in Auburn, Ala., on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

Single-stream recycling plan grows again

By Tarah Yeager | Community Writer | October 7

The Council recently approved plans to bring another 560 carts to the City's single-stream recycling program.

Construction for new medical clinic begins

By My Ly | Community Writer | October 7

A medical clinic designed to help those struggling with insurance coverage will be added to the Boykin Community Center in Northwest Auburn.

Mobile flower bed spreads joy on streets of Auburn

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | October 4

Lauryn Rodgers and her husband started The Flower Bed in April 2019, selling flowers out of the bed of a green 1940 Chevy truck.

Revisions made to Alabama's seatbelt laws

By Tarah Yeager | October 3

A revision to existing legislation requires that everyone in a car wear a seatbelt. The revision took effect Sept. 1, 2019.

Scaffolding still stands at West & Wright

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 3

The scaffolding that surrounds West & Wright has been up for over eight months as a protective measure and repair work is slated to begin in mid-October.

Decreased rain levels lead to drop in crops

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | October 3

The National Integrated Drought Information System has assessed Lee County as being in the midst of an abnormally dry season.

Airport renovates to handle more traffic

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | October 2

The Auburn University Regional Airport has undergone several new renovations and received new additions to prepare for increased traffic to the airport.

Local high schools take measures against vaping

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief and Tarah Yeager | Community Writer | September 30

As reports of vaping-related illnesses rise, some local schools have taken measures to deter students from vaping on campus.

Auburn community celebrates second annual Oyster Fest

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 26

“We did 1,400 oysters tonight, which is a lot,” Mackissack said. “In an hour and a half, that was quick.”

Virtual reality cafe brings new experience to Auburn

By Patience Ray | Community Writer | September 23

Tiger VR Cafe is a new restaurant in downtown Auburn that sells food and offers customers a virtual reality experience.

Auburn has 10th annual Oktoberfest celebration

By Caleb Ductant | Sports Writer | September 22

The annual festival took place Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ag. Heritage Park on the University’s campus.

Group speaks out against short-term rentals

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | September 21

A group of Auburn residents is speaking out against short-term rental units and warning against the dangers they pose to the value of neighborhoods in Auburn.

Man arrested in FBI terrorism probe is AU student

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | September 20

An Auburn man who was apprehended by the FBI in a years-long terrorism probe was an Auburn University student enrolled in classes during the fall 2019 semester.

East Alabama Climate Coalition strike

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | September 20

At noon on Friday at the Federal Building in Opelika, Alabama, a crowd protested to demand immediate action be taken on the issue of climate change.

Smart home unlocks its doors for its owner

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | September 20

Daniel Holland, a 2011 Auburn alumnus, partnered with Alabama Power to bring Smart Neighborhoods to Auburn.

Gov. Kay Ivey announces she's being treated for lung cancer

By Staff Report | September 19

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday she will undergo treatment for lung cancer.

Oktoberfest celebration set for Saturday

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 19

Craft brews and authentic German cuisine are taking to The Plains on Saturday for the 10th annual Auburn Oktoberfest.

A firetruck sits ready to go at a moments notice. (Kenny Moss | Assistant Photo Editor)

Auburn gets sixth fire station after call surge

By Jack Landers | Community Writer | September 19

Auburn firefighters must respond to a wide range of emergencies as well as conduct safety checks and inspections on every public and commercial building throughout the city.