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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. 

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.