Community

The Flower Bed flourishes in downtown Auburn event

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | February 14

The Flower Bed, a local flower truck business, offered personalized bouquets and individual flowers on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The event, which took place on Hey Day Market’s greenspace, allowed customers the creative freedom to create their own bouquet.

Grand opening of the Aim High Exhibit: Soaring with the Tuskeegee Airmen

Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit at the Opelika Public Library

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | February 14

A new exhibit opened on Feb. 3 at the Opelika Public Library. Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen featuring Black Wings: American Dreams in Flight is now open until April 28.

Annual Krewe Krawl and Mardi Gras Parade return to Downtown Auburn

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | February 11

The annual Krewe De Tigris Mardi Gras parade and sixth annual Krewe Krawl were held on Saturday, Feb.10. The Krewe Krawl began at 11 a.m. and the parade started at 1 p.m.

Citizens’ open forum dominates conversation at first February City Council meeting

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | February 7

A variety of topics including the Auburn Police Department, the Auburn Public Library and Auburn High School were discussed at the first city council meeting of the month.

The Tea opens third location on Thach Concourse

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | January 26

A new loaded tea truck has opened on Auburn’s campus. Located on the West Thach Concourse, The Tea has been booming since its opening on the first day of the spring semester.

Auburn City Council holds second January meeting, approves medical equipment for fire department

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | January 18

The Auburn City Council held its second biweekly meeting of January. The council approved the purchase of three chest compression devices for the Auburn Fire Department. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m.

Elementary school teacher Laura Collard embodying the Auburn Spirit

By Hannah Raitz | Culture Writer | January 14

Laura Collard has impacted generations of Auburn students. The third-grade teacher at Wrights Mill Road Elementary School love for the community and her students has made her a positive influence and loved by her students and the entire Auburn community.

Loveliest Village Holiday Market hosted in Downtown Auburn

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | December 5

The annual Lovliest Village Holiday Market was held over the weekend.

Pro-Palestinian Protest held at Toomer's Corner

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | December 3

A group of pro-Palestinian students gathered at Toomer's Corner to raise awareness and protest recent military action in the Middle East.

Auburn rings in the holiday season with annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony

By Sam Vise | Community Reporter | November 27

Auburn welcomed in the holiday season with its annual lighting ceremony. The annual event is a favorite throughout the community.

Auburn City Council holds biweekly meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | November 22

The Auburn City Council held its final meeting of the month of November last night.

The fate of Auburn's short-term rentals

By Ella Foster | Community Writer | November 17

The Alabama Supreme Court affirms decision regarding short-term rentals case in favor of defendants. Steven Dixon’s appeal was denied and his arguments were found "unavailing" by the court. Dixon claimed that the city of Auburn’s short-term rental ordinance ignored his home’s status as preexisting and nonconforming, and violated his right to equal protection.