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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...