Community

Auburn residents pass referendum in Special Five Mill Bond Tax Election

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | July 23

Auburn residents voted to use $46 million to fund projects, including J.F. Drake Middle School and Cary Woods Elementary School developments, in the Special Five Mill Bond Tax Election.

Defense waives preliminary hearing in case related to death of Rod, Paula Bramblett

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | July 19

Johnston Taylor's attorney waived the right to a preliminary hearing in the case relating to the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett. The case is scheduled to go before a grand jury at a later date.

Opelika psychiatrist arrested on allegations of distribution of controlled substance

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 11

The DEA arrested an Opelika psychiatrist on Thursday on allegations of unlawful distribution of controlled substances. He will have an initial appearance in court this afternoon.

UPDATE: Authorities identify additional suspect in viral video of kidnapping

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 10

UPDATE: Demarcus Dawson was identified as a suspect that assisted in the kidnapping and assaults seen in a viral video, police said. Anyone with knowledge on his whereabouts are asked to contact the Opelika Police Department.

Look ahead to Auburn's annual Fourth of July celebration

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | July 3

Here's a preview of how the Auburn community will celebrate the Fourth of July.

Auburn man arrested on multiple drug charges

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 2

A 24-year-old Auburn man was arrested on multiple drug charges on Monday. The Auburn University Office of the Registrar said there is a student with the same name and age as the man who is registered as a junior.

COLUMN: The importance of Pride Month

By Tyler Ward | Staff Writer | June 30

COLUMN: As Pride Month comes to a close, it's important to remember why the month matters nationally, in Alabama and even in a small college town like Auburn, Alabama.

Atlanta man arrested on charges related to business burglary

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 27

An Atlanta man was arrested on charges related to a business burglary on East University Drive in April 2018 in which individuals stole more than $20,000 worth of electronics. More arrests are anticipated.

City Council approves Chick-fil-A drive-thru plans

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | June 19

With City Council's approval on Tuesday, the Chick-fil-A on Magnolia Avenue increase its drive-thru capacity from 12 cars to 36 as well as an increase of the parking lot.

Report: Teenager tells police he fell asleep before hitting vehicle with Rod, Paula Bramblett

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 6

The 16-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck Rod and Paula Bramblett told police he fell asleep before the accident and does not remember what happened, according to the traffic crash report filed by the Auburn Police Division and released to Opelika-Auburn News through an open-records request.

City Council shows appreciation in first meeting since death of officer, announces Green Dot training

By Cory Blackmon | Staff Writer | June 5

Council members spoke about the strength of the community following the death of an officer in the line of duty, and the mayor announced the council will go through a Green Dot training with the University.

Montgomery man arrested in connection to car accident that killed Auburn man

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 4

A man from Montgomery was charged in connection to a car accident that left a 57-year-old Auburn man dead on early Tuesday morning.

Dumps Like A Truck: Local food truck serves community in more ways than just bao

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | June 3

“I would go to Starbucks while I was in China because it would remind me of home, but I felt like these students didn’t have anything for that, and we felt limited in our job,” Dykes said.

Notasulga man arrested on charges related to thefts on Wire Road, Longleaf Drive

By Staff Report | June 3

The Auburn Police Division arrested Jacoreyious Tyreck Walker, 18, on Saturday on charges related to thefts allegedly committed on Wire Road and Longleaf Drive.

'They gave and gave': Auburn Family remembers the lives of Rod, Paula Bramblett at memorial service in Auburn Arena

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | May 30

“You make a living by what you get, but you make a life based on what you give. And it is evidenced by all you people here. They gave and gave.”

Pride on the Plains to hold second-annual pride event this weekend in downtown Opelika

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 30

After the inaugural Pride on The Plains' pride event last year brought in over 1,400 people, the organization is hoping the second-annual event will be as heavily attended.

GoFundMe for family of Rod, Paula Bramblett raises over $100,000 in less than 24 hours

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 27

The GoFundMe page created for the family of Rod and Paula Bramblett raised over $100,000 in less than 24 hours.

Bramblett and Malzahn on Tiger Talk in 2013

'Voice of the Auburn Tigers' Rod Bramblett and wife Paula killed in car accident

By Staff Report | May 25

Rod Bramblett, the voice of the Auburn Tigers, was involved in a serious car accident early Saturday evening.

'He is the true hero': Funeral held for fallen officer in Auburn Arena

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | May 25

"In the end, Will Buechner gave more to this community than anyone who sits here today. In that regard he stands above all of us here today, he is the true hero.”

City Council mourns loss following shooting of Auburn police officers, discusses funeral service on Friday in Auburn Arena

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 22

“Our heart goes out today to the family and loved ones of Officer Will Buechner who was tragically lost Sunday night in the line of duty. Words are not sufficient to express our grief as we mourn the senseless loss of one of our own.”