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Leader of east Alabama drug ring sentenced to 35 years in prison, DOJ says

By Staff Report | February 5

The final three alleged members of the drug trafficking organization, 37-year-old Marquis Lanez Miller, 35-year-old Lester Stephen Young, and 36-year-old Worldly Dieago Holstick, were sentenced last week. 

'Human trafficking is a societal issue': freshman looks to make campus aware of the national issue

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 4

“Human trafficking is a societal issue. Not everyone recognizes the dignity and value that each human possesses. Unfortunately, I don’t know if that’s something that can be taught. A way to start is to show that you value the lives of those around you."

Dogs cost cash: Be ready before adopting

By Ellie Falconer | Community Writer | February 4

“Think long and hard about it,” South College Veterinary Clinic receptionist and previous veterinary tech Dani Oates said. “Don’t just go because you want a dog or you just want a companion. Look at your financial situation and figure out if you can afford the services, especially vaccines and monthly [parasite] prevention.”

The dilemma of student houses

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 1

There is a new type of student housing that has sprung up throughout Auburn the city is moving to regulate. 

Black Panther returns to Tiger 13 for free for one week

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | February 1

AMC CLASSIC Tiger 13 movie theater in Opelika, along with 250 other AMC locations, will play the 2018 movie "Black Panther" for free from Friday to Feb. 7 with show times at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Governor issues state of emergency for Alabama

By Staff Report | January 28

The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings for Lee County as of 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

Auburn man charged after 2-year-old airlifted to hospital with 'suspicious' injuries

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | January 28

 The Auburn Police Department said Fredricus Rydell Johnson was taken into custody during a search of a home at 1100 block of Northwood Drive in Auburn, where he was later charged with aggravated child abuse, a felony carrying a possible life sentence.  

Auburn’s boldest swim in wintry water for charity in 7th Polar Plunge

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | January 26

By taking on 40 degree waters in Samford Pool behind Auburn Junior High School, the tenacious swimmers supported Lee County Special Olympics.

Gas tax, prisons, higher ed funding: Auburn lawmakers preview the 2019 legislative session

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 25

The Legislature recently held its organizational session, and lawmakers will return to Montgomery in March to get to work. On the agenda: a gas tax and a massive plan to build or lease new prisons.

Police arrest man near Student Center after traffic stop leads to foot chase

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 24

The vehicle stopped after a "brief pursuit," police said, and a 25-year-old man from Macon County attempted to flee on foot. When officers caught up to him, he resisted arrest.

Preparing for the worst: Shutdown may soon affect housing, food assistance in Auburn

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | January 24

Their homes could soon be at the mercy of the country’s longest government shutdown — so long as the stalemate in Congress stands and funding for housing and urban development remains dry.

Coming soon to Auburn: Another Broken Egg Café

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | January 23

Another Broken Egg Café is coming soon to Auburn and opening its location near the Bent Creek exit for Highway 85.

Auburn Community's Active Auburn holds second annual FitFest

By Carmen McCrackin | Lifestyle Writer | January 17

Active Auburn held its second annual FitFest, a lifestyle, fitness and health fair, on Saturday, Jan. 12. 

Hot Head Burritos serves its last burrito in Opelika

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | January 17

Hot Head Burritos closes down less than a year after its grand opening due to low sales. Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina will soon fill its place.

Cheap eats: ALDI coming to Opelika

By Ellie Falconer | Community Writer | January 17

Customers are encouraged to bring their own shopping bags and rent shopping carts by providing a quarter and receiving the 25 cents back upon return of the cart. ALDI does this to save the customer money and conserve resources. 

Auburn alumna who founded Iraq's first 'green building' company to co-chair World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 17

Basima Abdulrahman, a Fulbright scholar, is set to co-chair the major international meeting that brings global leaders in business and government from around the world to Switzerland from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25.

Auburn alumna Kay Ivey sworn in for first full term as governor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 15

Ivey is the first Republican woman elected governor.

Experts urge more vaccinations as flu becomes 'widespread' in Alabama

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | January 12

The only part of the state that was not reporting widespread illness was Mobile County.