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Council sets special election date for school vote amidst lengthy debate

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | May 9

The City Council voted to hold a special election Tuesday, July 23, to gain the public’s approval to use the 5 Mill Tax Fund to help cover the $46 million cost of Auburn City Schools projects.  

Auburn Mall undergoes renovations replacing J. C. Penney storefront

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 9

Once demolition is complete, a new 16,500-square-foot shopping space will be created to hold multiple tenants.  

Council to hold special called meeting Thursday morning

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | May 8

Auburn's City Council will host a special called meeting Thursday morning at 9 a.m. to vote on an ordinance that would set a special election date for residents to vote on the 5 Mill Tax Fund. 

The Depot executive chef to compete in state seafood competition

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | May 1

On the Gulf Coast Wednesday, May 1, The Depot Executive Chef Scott Simpson is simmering fish and creating a new seafood dish at the fifth annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off.

Eighth-annual Bo Bikes Bama to feature Gov. Kay Ivey this weekend

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 25

The eighth-annual Bo Bikes Bama will feature Gov. Kay Ivey at the beginning of the event on Saturday at Auburn Arena. 

Decorated Auburn Army hero dies after helping stranger change tire

By Staff Report | April 25

Col. Gregory Townsend, an Auburn alumus, died from injuries sustained in an accident on April 22.

Royal Döner opens bringing Turkish food to Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 25

Nestled between Eddie’s Calzones and Bizilia’s Cafe in downtown Auburn, Royal Döner is a cozy Turkish diner serving affordable Turkish cuisine in both traditional and nontraditional ways. 

Local shop aims to keep comic book industry alive

By Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | April 23

Fifty years ago, children across America could be found delving deep into the fictional world of their favorite superheroes through comics. The same can not be said of children today.

Auburn police make arrests in connection to Sunday homicide

By Staff Report | April 23

Auburn Police Division has made an arrest in the death of a 59-year-old woman early Sunday morning, according to a release from the Auburn Police Division. 

Elizabeth Warren proposes canceling student loan debt, free public college

By Los Angeles Times | April 22

The proposal would cancel up to $50,000 in debt for people with annual household income under $100,000. Beyond that income threshold, smaller amounts of debt would be canceled, but no one with more than $250,000 in household income would be eligible.

How Auburn honors its veterans throughout the year

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | April 22

The City of Auburn is proud to call itself home to a long list of distinguished military veterans and works to honor them in many different ways.  

Public library to build outdoor classroom in fall

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | April 21

In coordination with the city’s Public Works Department, the library has unveiled a proposal for an outdoor classroom project to occupy the area between its parking lots and McKinley Avenue. 

Keo's absorbs La Palma for different kind of Thai restaurant

By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer | April 19

Keo’s Restaurant and Bar is not the typical Thai restaurant in Auburn — as its serves Mexican food. 

A culture of hope at the Chanticleer School

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 19

The Chanticleer Learning Center is an accredited educational institution on the campus of the Lee County Youth Development Center, a residential facility for youth in foster care. 

EDITORIAL | Ordinance fails citizens of Northwest Auburn

By Spring 2019 Editorial Board | April 19

City Council’s inaction and undue amendments trample on the last hope to protect what little remaining community Northwest Auburn’s residents have.

Weather alert: Severe weather possible Thursday night into Friday morning

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 18

The weather service in Birmingham warns damaging straight line winds and tornadoes are the primary threat in the Auburn and Lee County area. The storms are possible in the region between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Wheelchair basketball team crowned national champs

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 18

The Auburn wheelchair basketball team took home the national championship trophy for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association 2019 Toyota National Adult Division III Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.  

Protestors interrupt CIA Director Gina Haspel's national security forum at Auburn University

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 18

A pair of protestors interrupted CIA Director Gina Haspel's national security forum on Thursday morning at Auburn University. The protestors were immediately escorted, and the rest of her talk consisted of the current state of affairs in intelligence and her interactions with Auburn alumni in the field.