The Standard is on track for fall 2019 opening

Construction of The Standard apartment complex is going smoothly, and is on schedule to house auburn students fall 2019. 

Chicken Salad Chick opens 100th store

The chain, which serves more than a dozen Southern-style chicken salad flavors in their restaurants, was founded in Auburn in 2008 by Stacy Brown and now has presence in 12 states.

President aims to expand Auburn's footprint in Birmingham

Urban Studio is continuing to grow, and the University is looking to add more academic programs in the city.

A Taste of Asia in Auburn

Editor's note: A previous version of the article had a picture of the incorrect restaurant. It has since been corrected to reflect a true image of the restaurant. We sincerely regret the error. Most Auburn residents know that when trying to cook authentic Asian cuisine, the Asian Supermarket off Opelika ...

Auburn residents speak on their Islamic faith

  Muslims come to the Auburn Islamic Center on Armstrong Street five times a day as Asim Ali leads the adhan, the muslim call to prayer.  Since Muslims in Auburn have no official imam or muezzin, all calls to prayer and prayer services are done by whoever has the greatest knowledge of the ...

Update: Auburn downtown parking deck coming along

The idea of a new parking deck in downtown Auburn has been buzzing for several years. With new developments all over the city, there has been much talk of a new downtown parking deck to accommodate Auburn’s growing population. As the city began planning for a new parking deck to add to the available ...

Auburn University partnerships to expand additive manufacturing education in Alabama

Two 3D printers are no longer sitting idle in Huntsville thanks to Auburn University’s partnership with Huntsville City Schools, the U.S. Army and NASA.  Several years ago, Huntsville City Schools decided to invest in new 3D printing equipment for polymers and metals. They bought two EOS M290 ...

The viral 'Neck Guy' arrested in Lee County

Charles Dion McDowell, 31, who has become known online as the "neck guy," was arrested in Lee County early Wednesday morning and booked into the Lee County Detention Center in Opelika.

Turkey in town: Where to grab a Thanksgiving meal on The Plains

If you don’t feel like cooking for Thanksgiving, or you’re stuck in the dorms all week, there's still a chance to get a full belly on Thursday. Several businesses in town are opening its doors on Thanksgiving. Ariccia Trattoria in the Hotel at Auburn University will be having a brunch buffet, including ...

Married Auburn grads thrive in art venture

A husband and wife duo, Brenton and Rachel Rohler perform the woodcutting and painting of each product they create respectively from their house in Florence, Alabama.

The future of public transportation for Auburn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...