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'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.”

Capital murder charge filed in police shooting, DA says he will seek death penalty

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter and Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 20

One police officer is dead, and two other officers were injured after gunfire was exchanged near Auburn University. A manhunt is currently underway to locate Grady Wayne Wilkes, the suspect. 

BREAKING: Multiple officers injured responding to domestic disturbance call

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter and Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 20

A massive presence of law enforcement collected at Arrowhead Mobile Park Home as multiple gunshots were heard Sunday evening and into Monday morning. 

Reward being offered for information in 2018 homicide investigation

By Staff Report | May 16

The Auburn Police Division is asking for the public’s help as part of an ongoing investigation into a February 2018 homicide.

Foosackly's announces Auburn location

By Trice Brown | Assistant Campus Editor | May 16

Foosackly’s, a fast-food chain serving chicken and French fries, has announced a plan to add an Auburn location this fall. 

Auburn Police Division investigating an on-campus aggravated assault

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 14

The victim reported that at about 8:45 a.m. a gray Chevrolet Impala cut him while a passenger held a pistol straight up out of the window in a confrontational manner. 

New assistant city manager named

By Staff Report | May 14

The city of Auburn has announced a new assistant city manager. 

Auburn University lecturer arrested in Virginia on child-pornography charges

By Staff Report | May 13

William Matthew Carter, a 52-year-old Auburn native, was arrested on warrants of child pornography in Virginia, according to the Auburn Police Division. 

Local family to open professional women’s boutique

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | May 9

The mother-daughter team will open Magnolia James Boutique in on East Samford Avenue in Auburn on Aug. 2.  

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.