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Task Force posts draft short-term rentals ordinance, looking for community feedback

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | December 24

   The short-term rentals task force and the City of Auburn Planning Department have produced a draft ordinance that will allow some short-term rentals in certain areas of the city for small periods of time.  The task force, which consists of Ward 4 Councilmember Brett Smith and Ward ...

It's all about Christmas cheer for this Santa's helper

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | December 22

 “It was a session on special needs children,” Santa said. “It melted my heart. I gotta do this.” 

Auburn police charge Montgomery man with attempted murder

By Staff Report | December 20

A Montgomery man was charged with attempted murder in connection to shots fired inside an Auburn residence last month.  Dandre L. Brunson, 27, was arrested Wednesday by the Auburn Police Division after he was released from the Piedmont Columbus Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia, where ...

Auburn named best place to live in Alabama by MONEY magazine

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | December 20

MONEY magazine gave Auburn that designation on Monday, when the magazine included Auburn on its list of the best places to live in every state.

Auburn buildings a treat in this season’s Gingerbread Village

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | December 19

The 2018 village stands out from previous versions of the confectionery village because it was named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in the region for the month of December. 

Auburn woman charged with theft of more than $50,000

By Staff Report | December 13

Tammy D. Harris, 48, was charged and arrested on Wednesday by the Auburn Police Division. 

'I don’t want to leave. I built this house': What happens when student housing forces African-Americans from their homes

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | December 9

New student housing and city policies force African Americans from their longtime homes.

City Council, citizens clash on student housing

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | December 6

Ward 1 and 2 councilmembers Connie Fitch-Taylor and Kelley Griswold expressed concern Tuesday night over single-family housing being developed and used as student housing in Auburn’s northwest neighborhoods, causing residents to be pushed out. Through a loophole in housing regulations, developers ...

Loose bricks on Evolve apartment building lead to sidewalk closure

By Staff Report | December 4

The city has closed the side walk on the south side of West Glenn Avenue in front of West & Wright apartment, which was recently renamed from Evolve, because of a safety issued caused by loose bricks on the building's exterior.

Mayor Ron Anders making his mark

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | December 4

“It’s certainly exciting to be in a position to lead this really vibrant and growing, wonderful city,” Anders said. “I look forward to the work.” 

Auburn Area Community Theater: A 15-year Auburn Classic

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | December 3

With its 15th season in full swing, the Auburn Area Community Theater continues to provide a creative outlet for Lee County residents.  

Athletic trainer starts sports performance company

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | December 3

“My goal is to take what I learned here at Auburn and put it into my company," Clardy said. 

Christmas Parade comes under guidance of businesses this holiday season

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | December 2

The event now finds itself under the direction of the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association.  

Auburn Young Professionals promote community among young careerists

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | December 2

Auburn Young Professionals is a program of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce created in 2017. It’s designed to engage area professionals from ages 21 to 40 who are employed by an Auburn Chamber member. Auburn Young Professionals creates opportunities to mutually benefit the employer and employee. 

The Standard is on track for fall 2019 opening

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | December 2

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

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | November 28

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

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 28

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

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | November 27

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 ...