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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.

Big changes to downtown parking to come with upcoming vote

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 28

Big changes could be coming to downtown parking if the Auburn City Council does not pass an ordinance to edit the parking amendments to the Auburn City Code that take effect Aug. 20.

Habitat around the Heart fundraiser collects money for local chapter of Habitat for Humanity

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | July 28

The Saugahatchee Country Club hosted the Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity's annual fundraising event, Habitat around the Heart, Thursday night. 

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.