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

Auburn City Schools earns high grade for security

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | October 29

One of the evaluations included 30 commendations and determined the school system to be “above and beyond” other districts around the country.

11 die in gunman's attack on Pittsburgh synagogue

By David G. Savage | Los Angeles Times and Matt Pearce | Los Angeles Times | October 27

The shooting, which began shortly before 10 a.m. EDT, was probably "the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States" and is a worrying new peak in violence against Jewish Americans in recent years, according to the Anti-Defamation League, which has monitored anti-Semitism in the U.S. for more than a century.

Gov. Kay Ivey makes campaign stop on The Plains

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 27

The event was held at the Red Barn and was sponsored by the Lee County Republican Party.

Uncarved pumpkins sit on the steps of Dudley Hall during 28th Annual Pumpkin Carving on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 in Auburn, Ala.

Pumpkin patch on The Plains

By Dave Ferzoco | Community Writer | October 26

The fall season is in full swing. Football is back, apple pies will be baked, pumpkin spice coffee will be consumed and the Holiday Season is just around the corner. Central to the fall festivities is the pumpkin. Whether they are eaten, baked, carved or simply a decoration, pumpkins are an essential ...

Members of the Auburn-Opelika community gather for Pride on The Plains on Friday, June 1, 2018 in Opelika, Ala.

Second annual Mr. and Miss Pride on the Plains coming Saturday

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | October 26

The Pride on the Plains Board of Governors will host their second annual Mr. and Miss Pride on the Plains Pageant Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Irish Bred Pub in Opelika.

Federal authorities detain one person in connection with suspicious packages

By Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times | October 26

Earlier Friday, the FBI found two more packages with suspicious devices — sent to New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and to former Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper — while Trump attempted to downplay the seriousness of the acts of terrorism as a political ploy intended to help Democrats.

Despite no ocular melanoma cancer cluster at Auburn, survivors aren't giving up research efforts

October 25

A study conducted by the Alabama Department of Public Health did not find rates of cancer higher than the number of cases that would be expected. But local survivors say they are not giving up their efforts.

Brandon Stoker and John-Mark Poe, tour guides for the Haunted Auburn Walking Tour, on Oct. 22, 2017, in Auburn, Ala.

Walking with haunts: the Haunted Auburn Walking Tour

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | October 25

For the past six Octobers, Brandon Stoker and John Poe have led walking tours free of charge on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. that take eager crowds on a circuit of Auburn’s most haunted spots.

Downtown businesses will now validate parking

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 23

The decision to begin validating parking came after parking rates were raised from 25 cents an hour to $1 an hour, and a two-hour limit was placed on all downtown spots, Kohn said.

A Prayer in the Night: An immigrant seeks refuge and a new life in Auburn

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | October 23

The second and final installment in our series on an immigrant seeking refuge and a new life in Auburn.

Side Track Coffee continues to serve community

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | October 23

Squished into historic Downtown Opelika, Side Track Coffee stands out as one of the quainter coffee houses in the Auburn-Opelika area.

Auburn student dies in single-vehicle crash on Monday

By Staff Report | October 22

Two Valley area women were killed Monday morning when their vehicle left Moores Mill Road in Auburn, struck a tree and burst into flames, authorities said Monday.

Georgia man arrested by Auburn Police on warrants of rape and sodomy

By Staff Report | October 22

Auburn police arrested a Georgia man Friday on warrants that originated from a sexual assault reported on April 16. Isiah Emmanuel Smith, 22, of Midland, Georgia, was charged with first-degree rape and first degree sodomy. The victim, a female juvenile, said she was sexually assaulted at a residence ...

Auburn man arrested on multiple charges

By Staff Report | October 22

Auburn police arrested an Auburn man on multiple charges on Saturday.

Several new businesses line the streets in downtown Opelika.

Oliver Henry and Studio 3:19, a match made in style heaven

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | October 21

A new sense of style and fashion is coming to Auburn.

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'We need to do something': Auburn University given failing grade for racial equity

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 19

Auburn University ranked in the bottom 20 percent of colleges for racial equity, according to a report published by the Race and Equity Center at the University of Southern California.

A baby plays with dogs during Puppy Palooza at Kiesel Park on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn Parks and Rec to implement $40 million plan

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | October 19

The comprehensive plan focuses on upgrades to the quality of Auburn’s parks

Report: Student-housing shortage in Auburn leading to higher rents

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 18

Auburn needs more student housing within a walkable, 1-mile distance to campus in addition to the four student-housing developments underway, according to a recently released report from Danter and Associates.

The Southern Living Hotel project would replace Quixotes, the Baptist Student Center, University Inn, Regions Bank and several other buildings on North College Street.

Council takes next step on Southern Living Hotel project planned for downtown Auburn

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 17

The proposed Southern Living Hotel would include about 120 rooms and possibly two restaurants, one of which would be Southern Living branded.

Speakers bring grievances to City Council over townhouse development, rezoning

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | October 17

Amidst many messages of gratitude from the public as most of the Auburn City Council members had their final meeting Tuesday, several citizens addressed the council with concerns over a Glenn Avenue townhouse construction, a rezoning proposal and a potential Webster Road connectivity project.