Community
Friends, family start campaign to raise money for Auburn alumna with ocular melanoma
By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | October 3Now, 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 3The 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 3The 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 2The 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 2Auburn 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 2The 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 2Former Auburn mayoral candidate, Richard Speake, was charged with public intoxication over the weekend.
Kay Ivey commemorates the start of the 25th annual 'Beat Bama Food Drive'
By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | October 1Gov. Kay Ivey made the first food donations in the 25th annual Auburn-Alabama rivalry food drive during an Oct. 1 commemoration ceremony held on the front steps of the Capitol.
Women's Handball Team smashes their way to the Pan-American Games
By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | October 1The match against Canada was crucial as it opens the door for Team USA to compete in the Olympics.
Auburn Parks and Recreations hosts Lee County Special Olympics Program
By Brian Wesley | Community Writer | September 30Auburn Parks and Recreations will sponsor Lee County Special Olympics as their weekly practices begin this fall.
Lyft driver won't let 'one bad apple' spoil the job after alleged assault by Auburn student
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 29An Auburn student, 20-year-old Jess Erwin Ralston, from Auburn, has been charged with third-degree assault, police said, after attacking a 58-year-old female Lyft driver in the 200 block of West Longleaf Drive.
Hooked Deals app now offering food and discounts in Auburn
By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | September 28Hooked Deals, a fast-growing, food and drink discount app for college towns has expanded to Auburn
Ole Times Country Buffet opens at Auburn mall
By Tim Nail | Community Writer | September 28The restaurant promises traditional Southern dishes, “just like your mama or grandma cooked back in the day.”
Annual Oktoberfest offers student discount
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 26Auburn's craft beer festival, Oktoberfest, will feature over 150 beers from over 50 brewerys from across the states. The annual event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 3-7 p.m. at the Ag Heritage Park. Oktoberfest will be running a $10-off discount for Auburn students until Oct. 1. ...
Sensigreen CDH Foundation to lead bowling fundraiser
By Tim Nail | Community Writer | September 26College students will receive the chance to enjoy rounds of bowling while supporting the foundation, which aims to aid families affected by congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Maddox, Hagan visit Opelika to talk plans for the future
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 26The elections for Maddox, Hagan and all of the candidates at the rally Monday night will be held Nov. 6.
Student develops downtown limo service out of senior project
By Molly Reilly | Community Writer | September 26His small side hobby became his senior project that soon transformed into a business
Mallory Hagan says Mike Rogers isn't accessible to his constituents
By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | September 25“While he might be right now, because there is an election coming, he hasn’t been for the other seven months of this year," Hagan said.
