Community

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.

The winners of the 2018 Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee smile with Aubie after their success.

'Grown-Ups' compete in annual Spelling Bee to raise money for charity

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | August 10

Spelling Bees are a popular challenge for elementary-aged minds across the nation. Thursday night, the Lee County Literacy Coalition extended this test to adults within the Auburn and Opelika community in its 15th annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee fundraiser. The Spelling Bee is unorthodox in more ways than age demographic.

Jon Thompson will represent the University at city council meetings, county commission meetings and other professional meetings.

New University liaison hopes to bring a sense of family to Auburn

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | August 10

“We all share the Auburn Family description,” Thompson said. “You’ll get people who aren’t familiar with Auburn ask what that means. It’s not something that you can really describe to them. For me, the answer is, you have to see it and feel it to understand it.”