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Auburn police arrest McDonald's shooting suspect

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Police are not naming the suspect because he's a juvenile, authorities said.

AUDIO: Listen as Auburn police receive reports of shots fired Sunday morning

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Listen to an audio archive as Auburn police receive reports of shots fired at the McDonald's on West Magnolia Avenue.

Authorities identify victim killed in Sunday morning shooting; Police say arrest anticipated soon

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Lee County Coroner Bill Harris said 20-year-old Evan Mikale Wilson of Tuskegee was shot and killed Sunday. Lee County Chief Deputy Coroner Gene Manning pronounced Wilson dead at the scene.

Camp Hill farm serves as home for mistreated young women

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | September 9

Jimmy Harmon, director of the Girls Ranch, said many people have false perceptions of the ranch. He stressed the idea that the ranch deals with parent issues – not kids ones.

Award-winning Acre owner David Bancroft opens Tex-Mex Restaurant

By Abby Driggers | Community Writer | September 9

The newest fast-casual restaurant, Bow and Arrow, is bringing Texas-sized heat to The Plains.

One dead, four injured in early morning shooting at West Magnolia Avenue McDonald's

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

A 20-year-old male from Tuskegee, Alabama, died in the shooting.

UPDATE: One dead, four injured in shooting at McDonald's

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 9

Officials ask that people avoid the area until further notice.

Same-day delivery service Shipt to launch in Auburn Sept. 13

By Staff Report | September 6

Those who sign up before Sept. 13 qualify for a reduced-price annual membership of $49. The regular annual membership is $99.

Trump lashes out at 'gutless' adviser who anonymously wrote of resistance within White House

By Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times | September 5

President Donald Trump lashed out at an unknown "gutless" adviser and at The New York Times after the publication Wednesday of an opinion piece from an anonymous aide.

City Council takes legal action against The Hub

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | September 5

With the approval of legal action against The Hub, the city will try to collect one more time. If that is unsuccessful, they will put a lien on the property and the apartment complex’s business license will be withdrawn.

'Ports of call'

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 3

Executive chef and co-owner of The Depot Scott Simpson has spent nearly 30 years traveling the world to learn the secrets of every type of cuisine.

October runoffs to determine Council’s future

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 3

Only two incumbents, Ward 3 Councilmember Beth Witten and Ward 8 Councilmember Tommy Dawson, were re-elected

U.S. handball teams defeat Canada in first match of Pan-American Qualifiers

By Brian Wesley | Community Writer | September 3

“It’s such a powerful and electrifying sport, and it was really fun to feel the intensity of what was happening on the court.”

USA Team Handball match to be held in Auburn

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 31

The matches will be held in the Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum at 3 p.m. for the women’s game and 5 p.m. for the men’s. Doors to the Coliseum will open at 2 p.m., and local food vendors and Aubie will be present.  

Bird scooters impounded after service launches in Auburn without business license

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 31

Bird scooters, the electric scooter sharing company, has been operating in Auburn without a business license since Aug. 28.

Ambiance Spalon unveils new location

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | August 29

One of Auburn’s most popular destinations for pampering and relaxation just got an upgrade.

Inheriting a past of lynching in Lee County

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor | August 29

Beyond the slight crackling of gravel and occasional puffs of wind, not much is heard here, yet there is a deafening scream your helpless to registering while walking toward the statue of an African American woman on her knees, chained around the neck, screaming and staring at the ground you walk on.

Ron Anders, David Hill in runoff for Auburn mayor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | August 29

David Hill and Ron Anders are in a runoff for Auburn mayor. The election is scheduled for October.