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After tornadoes, she helped children cope

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | April 18

“Being each child’s rock amidst tragedy and devastation — that’s the core reason of what I do, and I wouldn’t change it for the world,” Miranda Morrow said.  

Council grants tax abatements to manufacturers

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | April 18

In a bid to encourage further investment by companies in Auburn, the Auburn City Council approved tax abatements for GE Aviation, an aerospace manufacturing company, and additional abatements for Briggs & Straton, an engine manufacturer.  

Chef uses skills from Food Network

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

Shortly after the show aired, he began working full time alongside Stephen Price to prepare for Bow and Arrow’s opening in fall 2018. 

New partnership lowers tuition for Southern Union students

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 15

Auburn University and Southern Union State Community College have agreed to a partnership that makes Auburn more affordable for transfer students. 

Severe weather possible this weekend

By Staff Report | April 12

Severe weather will be possible in Alabama from late Saturday night into Sunday afternoon. Tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain will all be possible with this severe weather. A line of rain and thunderstorms will be moving east through the Mississippi Valley Friday night. This line is predicted ...

Red Clay celebrates 4th anniversary

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | April 11

One staple of the recently revitalized downtown Opelika area is turning four and is adding to their business.  

Honored Anew

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | April 11

The Bennie G. Adkins Meeting Center, named after local Medal of Honor recipient Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins, is awaiting some high-tech renovations — all with the help of Auburn interior design students. 

Floral Trail open and blooming

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | April 11

With spring in full bloom, the Auburn Floral Trail is open for its 19th year and showcasing Auburn’s floral scene. 

'Insurance is dragging their feet': Tornado survivors struggle with recovery process

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 10

The recovery process is well underway for some of the at least 300 families whose homes were either severely damaged or destroyed. For others, though, the process has barely even started.

Auburn Police seeking public’s help in search for missing Auburn man

By Staff Report | April 9

The Auburn Police Division is looking for Carlos Fernando Ruiz from Auburn. He was reported missing to Auburn Police in April 9.

Bars in Auburn reactions to the weekend's events, profit and how they prepare for next week

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor and Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 8

Quixotes, Live Oaks, 17-16 Bar and SkyBar Cafe are some of the bars that hosted gatherings for last weekend’s games and are gearing up for this coming game against University of Virginia.

Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville announces U.S. Senate run

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 6

The sources said this is "the real deal" and will be a full-fledged run for the Senate seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones.

Two schools – One family

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | April 6

Auburn and Virginia have more in common than their colors for one Georgia family. They have students that share the same blood.  

SGA leaders from across the state gather in Montgomery for Higher Education Day

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 5

Members of college governments from across the state gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, for the annual Higher Education Day to advocate for the funding of colleges and universities. 

Fliers attack Chinese Student Organization

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | April 5

Fliers recently circulated around various parts of the community and campus suggesting that Chinese students do not support the Chinese Student Organization. CSO is not sure where they came from but are disturbed, and an investigation is under way. 

Baby Steps to host charity auction to raise money for student mothers

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | April 4

With the success of an auction a year ago, Baby Steps is set to host the charity auction Thrive for the Auburn community to aid in its mission to be a resource for student mothers.

Council limits student housing with aim to protect neighborhoods

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | April 4

The ordinance at stake concerned the ever-increasing amount of student houses being built in residential neighborhoods — primarily historically black neighborhoods in Northwest Auburn.

Man convicted in Tiger Transit rape case sentenced to just over 21 years

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | April 4

 "That's just over 21 years for what this monster did to this young lady in one the worst cases I have ever prosecuted. To say I am stunned and disappointed in the sentence, would her a gross understatement. I asked for a life sentence because I truly feel that is what the defendant deserved in this case."