---

Eddie's Calzone's to move to the heart of downtown

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | September 10

The proprietor and namesake of Eddie’s Calzone, Eddie Southworth, said he’s looking forward to transitioning.

District attorney promises to send 'strong message' after Sunday shooting

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 10

"I will do everything in my power to assure the perpetrator of these crimes is punished appropriately and will do so in a way that sends a strong message," District Attorney Brandon Hughes said.

Authorities confirm identity of juvenile charged with murder

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 10

Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed Jarvis Nichols, from the county area near Opelika, was arrested Sunday evening and charged with one count of murder. 

Greystone Mansion's barbecue fest debuts with taste test, eating contest

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | September 10

The aroma of barbecue filled the air at the Greystone Mansion Sunday as vendors let guests sample their finest.

Auburn police arrest McDonald's shooting suspect

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Police are not naming the suspect because he's a juvenile, authorities said.

AUDIO: Listen as Auburn police receive reports of shots fired Sunday morning

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Listen to an audio archive as Auburn police receive reports of shots fired at the McDonald's on West Magnolia Avenue.

Authorities identify victim killed in Sunday morning shooting; Police say arrest anticipated soon

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Lee County Coroner Bill Harris said 20-year-old Evan Mikale Wilson of Tuskegee was shot and killed Sunday. Lee County Chief Deputy Coroner Gene Manning pronounced Wilson dead at the scene.

Camp Hill farm serves as home for mistreated young women

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | September 9

Jimmy Harmon, director of the Girls Ranch, said many people have false perceptions of the ranch. He stressed the idea that the ranch deals with parent issues – not kids ones.

Award-winning Acre owner David Bancroft opens Tex-Mex Restaurant

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | September 9

The newest fast-casual restaurant, Bow and Arrow, is bringing Texas-sized heat to The Plains.

One dead, four injured in early morning shooting at West Magnolia Avenue McDonald's

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

A 20-year-old male from Tuskegee, Alabama, died in the shooting.

UPDATE: One dead, four injured in shooting at McDonald's

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Officials ask that people avoid the area until further notice.

Same-day delivery service Shipt to launch in Auburn Sept. 13

By Staff Report | September 6

Those who sign up before Sept. 13 qualify for a reduced-price annual membership of $49. The regular annual membership is $99.

Trump lashes out at 'gutless' adviser who anonymously wrote of resistance within White House

By Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times | September 5

President Donald Trump lashed out at an unknown "gutless" adviser and at The New York Times after the publication Wednesday of an opinion piece from an anonymous aide.

City Council takes legal action against The Hub

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | September 5

With the approval of legal action against The Hub, the city will try to collect one more time. If that is unsuccessful, they will put a lien on the property and the apartment complex’s business license will be withdrawn.

'Ports of call'

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 3

Executive chef and co-owner of The Depot Scott Simpson has spent nearly 30 years traveling the world to learn the secrets of every type of cuisine.

October runoffs to determine Council’s future

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 3

Only two incumbents, Ward 3 Councilmember Beth Witten and Ward 8 Councilmember Tommy Dawson, were re-elected

U.S. handball teams defeat Canada in first match of Pan-American Qualifiers

By Brian Wesley | Community Writer | September 3

“It’s such a powerful and electrifying sport, and it was really fun to feel the intensity of what was happening on the court.”

USA Team Handball match to be held in Auburn

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 31

The matches will be held in the Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum at 3 p.m. for the women’s game and 5 p.m. for the men’s. Doors to the Coliseum will open at 2 p.m., and local food vendors and Aubie will be present.