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Deadly crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Auburn student remains under investigation

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | July 27

The driver of the 18 wheeler was taken from the scene by police and questioned.

Lee County Special Olympics athletes bring home medals

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 27

The Olympic rings hung proudly above the picnic tables at Kiesel Park Thursday night as Auburn athletes and community members gathered to congratulate the Special Olympics athletes that competed in the USA National Games in Seattle earlier this month.

20-year-old Auburn student killed in I-85 pile up Wednesday

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 27

According to the Lee County Coroner, Cassidy Meadows, 20, was killed instantly when a tractor-trailer hauling a load of jet fuel struck her vehicle from behind, said Coroner Bill Harris.

Former Auburn students turned brewers featured at The Depot's first beer walkabout

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 25

Guests visited three stations throughout the restaurant. There were two breweries featured Monday that brought three beers each. The breweries each had a table with two beers with a small plate and a beer at the bar with a larger plate, Tomasello said. 

Auburn sophomore announces candidacy for Auburn mayor

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 24

Jordan Langdon, sophomore in communications, decided to run for mayor after current Auburn Mayor Bill Ham Jr. explained why he is not running again.

Cheers on the Corner floods downtown Auburn with people, beer

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | July 21

The Downtown Merchants Association hosted their third annual Cheers on the Corner Friday night. It was sold out by 7 p.m. Friday while the event lasted until 10 p.m.

Local businesses given platform at Auburn Mall Summer Showcase

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | July 20

Participating businesses were classified into one of seven categories: arts and entertainment, businesses and services, clubs and organizations, fitness, sports and recreation, food and restaurants, health or retail.

Academy invites Boys and Girls Club for a day of back-to-school shopping

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 19

Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lee County are more than prepared for the new school year thanks to Academy Sports and Outdoors.

Chick-Fil-A on Magnolia will re-open week of July 23

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 18

The fast food chain's Magnolia Avenue location announced on their Facebook page Friday that it will re-open the week of July 23.

How the 12 Auburn graduates competing in the primary runoff elections fared on Tuesday

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 18

Here are the the results of the Alabama Republican and Democratic primary runoff races with Auburn alumni.

Lane closures announced as construction begins on new parking deck

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 16

Construction will soon begin on the 600-space, five-level South College Street Parking Deck.

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.