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City Council meetings to take on new meeting format, create topic-based task forces

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 18

Auburn residents can expect more than just new Council members now that the newly elected City Council has been sworn in.  Auburn City Council meetings beginning with Tuesday’s meetings will follow a new format. Mayor Ron Anders introduced this new format, which includes two different opportunities ...

Gov. Kay Ivey's Bear, Alabama's 'First Dog', dies at 14

By Staff Report | November 16

Bear — Gov. Kay Ivey's beloved pet and Alabama's 'First Dog' — has died at the age of 14.

How to avoid date-rape drugs

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | November 14

Many know someone that has been affected by sexual assault. The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN, states an American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. There were 12 rapes reported in Auburn in 2016, according to city-data.com.  Lt. Jameson Presley has tips on avoiding ...

Auburn community mourns lives lost in Pittsburgh shooting with its Jewish members

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | November 13

Religious and secular leaders gave messages of hope, diversity and love. As one community, they held candles with one another and pushed back the darkness. 

Lee County Master Gardeners Association educates community members while helping to keep the community beautiful

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | November 12

There are many areas throughout Auburn that are filled with lush landscaping. One organization is charged with keeping Auburn and its surrounding areas beautiful—the Lee County Master Gardeners Association. 

Opelika celebrates Armistice Day

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | November 11

After a special breakfast held at Niffers at the Tracks in Opelika, veterans and their families moved to Courthouse Square to commemorate the centennial of the Armistice, a ceasefire that signaled the end of WWI, Saturday morning. 

Lutzie 43 Foundation empowers teenagers

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | November 11

The number one cause of teenage death in the United States is distracted or impaired driving – a frightening fact that Mike Lutzenkirchen is trying to change.  Mike Lutzenkirchen started the Lutzie 43 Foundation in memory of his son, Philip Lutzenkirchen, after he died in a car accident in 2014.  The ...

19-year-old dressed as fairy charged with second-degree assault

By Staff Report | November 9

Last week, a man was punched in the face by a person dressed as a fairy on Halloween. The victim suffered from a broken jaw. Now, a 19-year-old from Auburn was charged by police with assault. John David Wood, 19, was arrested by Auburn police and charged with second-degree assault. On Nov. 1, at around ...

Protesters speak out against Sessions firing, new acting attorney general

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 8

The protesters Thursday said the new oversight — by someone with a history of criticizing the probe — could negatively affect the independence of the investigation. Whitaker has written critically of Mueller's investigation.

City Council approves $300,000 Skate Park with Opelika

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | November 8

The Auburn City Council approved an agreement with the City of Opelika to evenly split the $300,000 cost of a shared skate park project Tuesday night. The skate park is planned to be located on the site of the tennis courts at Indian Pines. Auburn and Opelika are jointly funding the park. City Manager ...

Ice rink opening at Auburn Mall

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | November 7

A section of the Auburn Mall parking lot will be transformed into a public ice rink this holiday season. The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday to authorize a contract with the Auburn Mall to set up the ice rink in the parking lot in front of the old J.C. Penney store. The rink is scheduled to be open ...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump's request

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 7

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who was previously Alabama's junior senator, has resigned from his post as the nation's top law enforcement officer.

Pups on The Plains continues growth after first year

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 7

There is often a perception that dogs from animal control and other types of shelters are there because they have done something wrong. The president of Pups on the Plains said that is often far from the truth, and she has examples to prove it.   “A lot of people have this perception that dogs ...

November 6

Here are the winners in local Lee County races

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor

49,347 people cast their ballots Tuesday night in Lee County, according to the secretary of state website. Of the 13 local county races, eight had a candidate running unopposed. Here's how Lee County faired Tuesday night. Lee County Commission  In the Lee County Commission District No. 2 race, ...

November 6

Tom Whatley wins third term in Alabama Senate

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor

Senator Tom Whatley has kept his seat in the Alabama Senate after a win against Democrat Nancy Bendinger in the close race for Senate District 24 Tuesday night.  Whatley ran for his third term in office, while Bendinger began her political career with the Senate race. Bendinger, a real estate agent ...

John Merrill wins another term as Alabama's secretary of state

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 6

Merrill has served as Alabama’s secretary of state since 2015. Before that he served as the representative for Alabama House District 62, which includes Tuscaloosa, where he settled after attending the University of Alabama.

Voters approve Ten Commandments, pro-life constitutional amendments

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | November 6

Alabama voters approved four constitutional amendments Tuesday night, including one that purports to give public officials the authority to display the Ten Commandments on public property. Another amendment that essentially declares Alabama a "pro-life" state also appears headed to passage.

Kay Ivey, an Auburn alumna, wins first full term as Alabama governor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 6

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey easily won her first full term as governor Tuesday night, sailing past her Democratic challenger Walt Maddox, the mayor of Tuscaloosa.