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City Council by the numbers: Looking ahead to municipal runoffs

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 3

Auburn’s municipal elections on Aug. 28 saw relatively high voter turnout, but voters still have to endure three more weeks of campaigning as five runoff elections will be held Oct. 9. For the municipal election in August, 43,675 citizens were registered and eligible to vote in the election. For the ...

New distribution center to bring tax revenue to schools

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 3

The annexation of the new Briggs and Stratton Corporation distribution center will increase tax revenue for the city and bring in approximately $100,000 a year for Auburn public schools.

Seventh annual National Night Out to be held Thursday

By Emma McCall | Community Writer | October 3

The Auburn Housing Authority and Auburn Police Department will cohost the seventh annual National Night Out Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.  “I love the community, getting out there and just meeting people,” said Charlotte Mattox, the Family Self Sufficiency Social Services public relations coordinator ...

Upcoming election deadlines, absentee ballot applications due

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 3

The runoff election for five spots on the Auburn City Council will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Voter registration has ended, but absentee ballot applications are due Oct. 4.  Voters can pick up applications for absentee ballots from City Hall. These ballots must be postmarker no later ...

Friends, family start campaign to raise money for Auburn alumna with ocular melanoma

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | October 3

Now, 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 3

The 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 3

The 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 2

The 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 2

Auburn 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 2

The 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 2

Former 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 1

Gov. 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 1

The 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 30

Auburn 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 29

An 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 28

Hooked 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 28

The 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 26

Auburn'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. ...