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Despite no ocular melanoma cancer cluster at Auburn, survivors aren't giving up research efforts

October 25

A study conducted by the Alabama Department of Public Health did not find rates of cancer higher than the number of cases that would be expected. But local survivors say they are not giving up their efforts.

Walking with haunts: the Haunted Auburn Walking Tour

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | October 25

For the past six Octobers, Brandon Stoker and John Poe have led walking tours free of charge on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. that take eager crowds on a circuit of Auburn’s most haunted spots.

Downtown businesses will now validate parking

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 23

The decision to begin validating parking came after parking rates were raised from 25 cents an hour to $1 an hour, and a two-hour limit was placed on all downtown spots, Kohn said.

A Prayer in the Night: An immigrant seeks refuge and a new life in Auburn

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 23

The second and final installment in our series on an immigrant seeking refuge and a new life in Auburn.

Side Track Coffee continues to serve community

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | October 23

Squished into historic Downtown Opelika, Side Track Coffee stands out as one of the quainter coffee houses in the Auburn-Opelika area. 

Auburn student dies in single-vehicle crash on Monday

By Staff Report | October 22

Two Valley area women were killed Monday morning when their vehicle left Moores Mill Road in Auburn, struck a tree and burst into flames, authorities said Monday.

Georgia man arrested by Auburn Police on warrants of rape and sodomy

By Staff Report | October 22

Auburn police arrested a Georgia man Friday on warrants that originated from a sexual assault reported on April 16. Isiah Emmanuel Smith, 22, of Midland, Georgia, was charged with first-degree rape and first degree sodomy. The victim, a female juvenile, said she was sexually assaulted at a residence ...

Auburn man arrested on multiple charges

By Staff Report | October 22

Auburn police arrested an Auburn man on multiple charges on Saturday.

Oliver Henry and Studio 3:19, a match made in style heaven

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | October 21

A new sense of style and fashion is coming to Auburn.

'We need to do something': Auburn University given failing grade for racial equity

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 19

Auburn University ranked in the bottom 20 percent of colleges for racial equity, according to a report published by the Race and Equity Center at the University of Southern California. 

Auburn Parks and Rec to implement $40 million plan

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | October 19

The comprehensive plan focuses on upgrades to the quality of Auburn’s parks

Report: Student-housing shortage in Auburn leading to higher rents

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 18

Auburn needs more student housing within a walkable, 1-mile distance to campus in addition to the four student-housing developments underway, according to a recently released report from Danter and Associates.  

Council takes next step on Southern Living Hotel project planned for downtown Auburn

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 17

The proposed Southern Living Hotel would include about 120 rooms and possibly two restaurants, one of which would be Southern Living branded.

Speakers bring grievances to City Council over townhouse development, rezoning

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | October 17

Amidst many messages of gratitude from the public as most of the Auburn City Council members had their final meeting Tuesday, several citizens addressed the council with concerns over a Glenn Avenue townhouse construction, a rezoning proposal and a potential Webster Road connectivity project.

Best places to take dogs for a cool, cuddly time on The Plains

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 17

With so many parks and outdoor areas in Auburn to bring dogs, a few restaurants and businesses may be a surprise.

Plane crashes off of I-85

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 16

There were three occupants in the aircraft when it crashed into the woods late Tuesday night.

Which Wich finds another home in Auburn on West Magnolia

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | October 15

The target opening date is set for Oct. 22

Hornsby Farms unites the community to fight hunger

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | October 14

One in four children are faced with food insecurity. Hornsby Farms hosts Family Supper in partnership with Nourish, AL to raise awareness and funding.