Community

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.

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 ...