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Day in Clay introduces attendees to art of pottery

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | July 14

“It’s just so cheap to take classes and be a member here, and so there was no way I could say no." 

Collision on I-85 leaves two dead

By Staff Report | July 9

At about 6:00 a.m., Auburn police and fire divisions as well as EMS Paramedics responded to the fatalities near Exit-50. A 2013 Ford Fiesta struck a 2018 Chevrolet Ford pickup truck in the rear, traveling in the northbound lane.

Two more men arrested in connection with October Auburn human trafficking, rape investigation

By Staff Report | July 5

The arrests are the result of an ongoing human trafficking and rape investigation of a 13-year-old female that was reported to police in October 2017.

Trump administration ups its estimate of children separated from their parents to 3,000

By Jazmine Ulloa | Los Angeles Times | July 5

About 100 of the children are younger than 5, Alex Azar, the secretary of Health and Human Services, whose agency has custody of the children, told reporters on a conference call.

Families have a blast watching fireworks at Duck Samford Stadium

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | July 5

Fireworks are a staple part of every Fourth of July, and so it was no surprise that hundreds came out to the city of Auburn’s annual Independence Day Celebration Wednesday night.

28-year-old man charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle

By Staff Report | July 3

Auburn Police arrested Stephen William Blalock, 28, on a felony warrant charging him with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Sunday, July 1, 2018, said Auburn Police Department.

7-year-old Opelika boy found unresponsive at day camp June 21, dies of anoxic brain injury

By Staff Report | June 30

Liam Kawaguchi, was found unresponsive Thursday, June 21, at the camp. Opelika Police and Emergency Medical Services were called at approximately 11:40 a.m. on June 21, to assist Kawaguchi.

Opelika public safety departments showcase new historic exhibits

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | June 28

On June 28 at 4 p.m., members of Opelika’s fire and police departments, as well as other Opelika residents, came together to witness the grand opening of the new police and fire department exhibit.

Lee County Special Olympics unified volleyball team heading to USA Games with help from Auburn fraternity

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 27

Lee County’s unified volleyball team was chosen because they won the Alabama state tournament.

With Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement, Trump could shift the Supreme Court far to the right

By David G. Savage | Los Angeles Times | June 27

Kennedy's retirement offers conservatives the opportunity to have a reliable five-member conservative majority on the high court.

Uber to expand to all Alabama counties ahead of Independence Day

By Staff Report | June 27

The statewide launch comes as the law creating one set of rules for ride-sharing across Alabama takes effect and will bring access to rides at the tap of a button to new communities ahead of Fourth of July celebrations.

Plan for your 4th of July with the city of Auburn

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 26

The City of Auburn will host its annual Independence Day Celebration Wednesday, July 4, behind the home side of Duck Samford Stadium. Auburn City Hall, the Auburn Public Library and most city facilities will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

O Town Ice Cream relocating, expanding locations

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | June 24

The store will also have a float boat on Lake Martin the week of July 4. O Town will also be permanently featured under the name of the legendary Sani-Freeze at J&M Boostore as well as a few pop-up events at Bubba’s Pharmacy.

23-year-old woman arrested on charges related to December burglary

By Staff Report | June 20

Ambriah Sanquanetta Hunter, 23, was arrested on June 19 in Auburn on charges related to a burglary that was reported on December 31, 2017.

Auburn City Council dedicates Town Creek Park Tree Trail to its creator

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | June 20

Auburn city officials and members of the community gathered on a sunny Tuesday morning to rename the tree trail in Town Creek Park to honor George Bengtson for his lasting and meaningful contributions to the site.

City of Auburn dedicates tree trail to George Bengtson

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | June 19

Auburn city officials and members of the public gathered on a sunny summer morning to rename the tree trail in Town Creek Park to honor George Bengtson for his lasting and meaningful contributions to the site. The Auburn Tree Commission recently recommended the name change to the Auburn City Council, which immediately approved the proposal.

Auburn, Opelika asking for public input on joint skate park

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | June 19

The cities of Auburn and Opelika have come together to build a joint skate park for the communities to enjoy, and the cities are asking the public to give input on the design. “What we really feel is that Opelika could do this by themselves, Auburn could do this by themselves, but you probably wouldn’t get as nice in either place as we’re hoping this one, with the combined resources, turns out to be,” said Sam Bailey, Opelika parks and recreation director. The skate park is set to be built in the municipal Indian Pines Golf Course, which rests on the border of Auburn and Opelika.  “There’s no sense in doing two small ones when you can have one big one,” Bailey said.

A new take on a drive-in movie

By Cory Blackmon | Staff Writer | June 18

The Opelika Parks and Recreation Department hosted its second annual drive-in movie, where community memebrs ages 4-7 were invited to create cars and watch“Ferdinand."