Community

Northwest Auburn residents say mayoral candidates not concerned with 'the other side of the tracks'

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 5

Northwest Auburn, a predominantly black sector of the city, has historically contended with local officials for improvements and revitalization in the area.

Water cascades over small rocks at the base of La Fortuna waterfall on Friday, July 21, 2017 in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

City to invest in new water resource

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | October 5

With a growing population, the department plans to expand Auburn’s water supply in the upcoming years.

GALLERY: National Night Out 2018 | 10.4.18

Giving back to the community at National Night Out

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 5

The event was held to bring the community together for a night.

A bike sits parked by an aged brick wall in James Bros Bike shop in downtown Opelika, Ala.

SEC mountain biking championship to be held at Chewacla State Park this weekend

By Staff Report | October 4

The 2018 Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference championship mountain bike race will be held this weekend in Chewacla State Park.

Police: Pedestrian struck by train at North Donahue Drive crossing

By Staff Report | October 4

The incident happened at a little before 1:50 p.m., when an eastbound CSX freight train struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian at the crossing.

Mayoral candidates diverge on views of growth

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 4

The Oct. 9 runoff election is unquestionably a significant decision-point in Auburn’s history.

Sensigreen CDH Foundation raises awareness of birth defect CDH through bowling social

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | October 3

The Sensigreen CDH Foundation organized the University Bowling Social to raise awareness among young women of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), an often unheard of birth defect which is fatal for some newborns.

Celebration of Arts and Humanities Month kicks off with 'Arts on the Hill'

By Brian Wesley | Community Writer | October 3

The free kick-off event took place at Pebble Hill, and featured a concert from the Auburn High School Jazz and Lab bands.

Holli Renfore, employee at Panera, places leftover food into boxes that will be shipped to the East Alabama Food Bank. (Alex Sager / Photo Editor)

New facility purchased for Food Bank of East Alabama

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 3

The food bank's new location will be at 355 Industry Drive, adjacent to its current location at 375 Industry Drive.

City Council by the numbers: Looking ahead to municipal runoffs

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 3

Auburn’s municipal elections on Aug. 28 saw relatively high voter turnout, but voters still have to endure three more weeks of campaigning as five runoff elections will be held Oct. 9. For the municipal election in August, 43,675 citizens were registered and eligible to vote in the election. For the ...

Auburn High School on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

New distribution center to bring tax revenue to schools

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 3

The annexation of the new Briggs and Stratton Corporation distribution center will increase tax revenue for the city and bring in approximately $100,000 a year for Auburn public schools.

The door to the Auburn Police Division on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Seventh annual National Night Out to be held Thursday

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 3

The Auburn Housing Authority and Auburn Police Department will cohost the seventh annual National Night Out Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. “I love the community, getting out there and just meeting people,” said Charlotte Mattox, the Family Self Sufficiency Social Services public relations coordinator ...

Upcoming election deadlines, absentee ballot applications due

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 3

The runoff election for five spots on the Auburn City Council will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Voter registration has ended, but absentee ballot applications are due Oct. 4. Voters can pick up applications for absentee ballots from City Hall. These ballots must be postmarker no later ...

Friends, family start campaign to raise money for Auburn alumna with ocular melanoma

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | October 3

Now, as she receives treatment from an ocular melanoma specialist in Philadelphia, some of Allred’s friends from Birmingham have started a GoFundMe campaign to help with some of the living and medical expenses.

Hamilton's opens its second location on Ogletree Road

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | October 3

The new location will contain most of the original Hamilton’s menu with the addition of a kid’s menu.

One bin, one step: City of Auburn expands single-stream recycling

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | October 3

The City of Auburn is embarking on single-stream recycling.

Auburn City Council approves alcohol license for multiple AU athletic facilities

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 2

The council approved annual contracts for licenses at Auburn Arena, the Auburn Athletics Complex, Plainsman Park and the Auburn University Softball Complex.

Georgia man arrested, charged with rape

By Staff Report | October 2

Auburn Police arrested and charged a Georgia man with the rape of a female found laying unconscious on Engineering Drive. The victim was found on May 12, 2018, at about 2 a.m. Alexander Hernandez, 23, was arrested on Oct. 1, 2018. After the victim was found, she was transported to East Alabama ...

Community wraps up Homecoming Weekend with Brunch and Browse

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | October 2

The third annual Brunch and Browse offered extended-hours and specials to locals and visitors alike.

Former Auburn mayoral candidate arrested on public intoxication charge

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 2

Former Auburn mayoral candidate, Richard Speake, was charged with public intoxication over the weekend.