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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.

'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.

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.”

New medical clinic, education center approved for the Boykin Center

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | August 9

The City Council approved an agreement between Auburn University and the City of Auburn to establish the Auburn University Health Care Health Care Clinic and Education Center during its Aug. 7 meeting.

Authorities make arrest in 2006 murder of Auburn woman

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 8

"They invested a great deal of resources and so many times in solving any case, but particularly a homicide case, it's largely about timing," the district attorney said.

Downtown parking is free this week

By Staff Report | August 6

Downtown parking will be free Aug. 6-17 during the break between Auburn University's summer and fall semesters.

Eight schools in Lee County named Alabama Bicentennial Schools

By Staff Report | August 6

Eight schools in Lee County were named to Gov. Kay Ivey’s list of official Alabama Bicentennial Schools.

3-year-old boy dead after drowning in apartment pool

By Staff Report | August 3

A 3-year-old boy died from accidental drowning on Thursday, Aug. 2, in an Auburn swimming pool. 

Auburn commits to funding first leg of ocular melanoma research as number of confirmed cases reaches 27

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 2

The number of people who say they have been affected by the disease has continued to grow at a rate that appears to be grossly disproportional to Auburn's population.

New sports, event development manager selected by tourism bureau

By Staff Report | August 2

Anthony Terling, the new manager, will market the Auburn-Opelika area as a sporting event destination and will focus on getting the word out about upcoming outdoor events. 

Employee parking lot nearing completion as city prepares for new public parking deck

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | August 2

A new downtown parking deck is coming. In the mean time, a downtown employee parking lot is opening to alleviate some of the parking congestion in downtown Auburn.

Tax agreement with Airbnb to take effect in Opelika today

By Staff Report | August 1

The city of Opelika now has a tax agreement with Airbnb. The agreement authorizes the company to collect the local hotel tax on behalf of its Opelika hosts. The revenue from the tax will go directly back to the city.

Opelika man dead after motocycle accident

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 31

The Auburn Police Division is investigating a single-vehicle accident that took the life of David Avery Smotherman, 38 of Opelika. 

Collegiate Hotel at Auburn invites Auburn community to step into history

July 31

Community members filled the refurbished lobby of the new Collegiate Hotel at Auburn, previously the Wittel Dormitory, Friday night for a grand opening celebration.

With drive-thru lines down the street, Chick-fil-A Magnolia reopens

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 31

The drive-thru line was several cars deep on Magnolia Avenue while a mob of customers waited near the counter for their name to be called for their order.

Wings, wings, wings at Auburn's inaugural Wing Fest

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | July 29

Auburn residents tried chicken wings from restaurants all across Auburn at the inaugural Wing Fest Saturday, July 28, from 2-7 p.m. at Greystone Mansion. A ticket to the event came with vouchers for six samples as well as live entertainment, games and bar service.

Congressional candidate Mallory Hagan travels the district to get to know voters

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 29

Democratic nominee for Alabama's 3rd Congressional District Mallory Hagan traveled Lee County Saturday to speak with voters and learn about what is important to them.