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Auburn City Council Ward 1 candidates Connie Fitch Taylor (left) and Verlinda White (right) answered the audience's questions at a forum on Thursday night, Aug. 23, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Ward 1 candidates discuss infrastructure, neighborhood watch, affordable housing at candidate forum

By Trice Brown | Campus Writer | August 24

“Let’s do this together,” said White.

Local high school bands perform during Band-O-Rama on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn Band Parents Association Hosts 19th Annual Band-O-Rama

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | August 24

Instruments shined bright under the stadium lights of Duck Samford Park as high school and college band members showcased their new halftime shows at the Auburn-Band Parents-Association, ABPA, 19th annual Band-O-Rama Thursday night.

Rep. Mike Rogers seeks another two years in Washington

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | August 24

There are only three contested elections on the Lee County November general election ballot.

Students, community enjoy food and games at sixth annual Sustainability Picnic

By Brian Wesley | Community Writer | August 24

Students, faculty members and Auburn community members came together to understand the significance of sustainability at the sixth annual Sustainability Picnic.

Records line the walls at 10,000 Hz Record store in Opelika, Ala. on Tuesday, Aug. 21.

10,000 reasons to open a record store

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | August 24

Records line the walls, fill countless bins and music plays from a record player in the corner in the new 10,000 Hz Records store in historic downtown Opelika.

Police and the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Demetrious A. Newell Jr., 26, from Cusseta, Alabama, on a warrant charging him with one count of murder.

Auburn police, US Marshals arrest man in connection with weekend double homicide

By Staff Report | August 24

Police and the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Demetrious A. Newell Jr., 26, from Cusseta, Alabama, on a warrant charging him with one count of murder.

Auburn Mayoral Candidates discuss City relationships, downtown Auburn at candidate forum Wednesday

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 23

School funding, Air B&B, parks and recreation funding and downtown Auburn were some of the hot topics Wednesday night at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s mayoral candidate forum.

Sixth annual Sustainability Picnic aims to further sustainability efforts

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | August 21

“The sustainability picnic is the perfect chance to meet other students with similar interests and get connected to opportunities here at Auburn,” said Jennifer Morris.

Recent Auburn graduate drowns on kayaking trip

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 20

Maranda Whitten, who went by Randi, drowned on a kayaking trip over the weekend, the Troup County Sheriff's Office said Monday. Her drowning is believed to be a suicide, authorities said.

Coroner identifies double homicide deaths

By Staff Report | August 20

The shooting, which occurred in the 800 block of North Donahue Drive at about 3:45 a.m., left two men dead and one woman injured.

Hilton Garden Inn organizes fundraiser for Alabama Sheriff's Girls Ranch

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | August 19

The conference room was bustling with noise and patrons Tuesday night as community members surveyed the available silent auction items at the Alabama Sheriff’s Girls Ranch hosted by the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika.

Police investigate Saturday morning double homicide in Auburn

By Staff Report | August 18

Police responded to a report of shots being fired in the 800 block of North Donahue Drive at approximately 3:45 a.m.

Uber Eats launched in Auburn and Montgomery on Aug. 16, the company announced.

Uber Eats, Waitr add new food delivery options for Auburn

By Staff Report | August 17

Both Uber Eats and Waitr give users the capability to order food from a variety of restaurants in the area.

Briggs & Stratton is opening a new distribution center in Auburn.

Briggs and Stratton to open distribution center, creating 20 jobs

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 17

A new 400,000-square foot distribution center set to open in spring 2019 will bring 20 new jobs to Auburn. Briggs & Stratton Corp.

Aretha Franklin by the numbers: from breaking records to setting trends

By Gina Salamone | New York Daily News | August 16

Here's a look at her groundbreaking accomplishments and chart-topping successes by the numbers.

Council votes 'yes': Higher parking rates, other changes to occur downtown

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 15

The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to implement several changes to downtown parking.

Auburn man, three juveniles arrested on charges of breaking, entering

By Staff Report | August 13

An Auburn man and three juveniles were arrested on charges of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle and theft of property to the fourth after a brief foot pursuit. On Aug.

Drag show moves from Derailed to Opelika

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 13

The queens from Fierce Fridays at Derailed Bar and Grill have moved their show to Irish Bred Pub in Opelika, Alabama.

Want to vote in the Auburn Municipal Election? Here's how

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 13

Any Auburn resident, including students, are eligible to vote in the Auburn Municipal Election.

Keep your eyes open: Itty Bitty Scavenger Hunt is happening all month long

By Cory Blackmon | Staff Writer | August 12

If you are looking for a way to get your family out and about right now then the Auburn Parks and Rec Department has just the thing for you.