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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."

City of Auburn to host job fair to help those displaced by MasterBrand Cabinets plant closure

By Staff Report | June 14

The city of Auburn, Auburn City Schools and local businesses and industries will host a job fair Tuesday, June 19, from 3-8 p.m. The job fair will be held in Auburn Junior High School in the gym at 405 S. Dean Road. 

The City of Auburn makes a pair of public service announcements on Wednesday

By Staff Report | June 14

The cities of Auburn and Opelika are asking the public to provide input at upcoming meetings on the design of a new community skate park. Two design companies will be in attendance the respective public meetings to help brainstorm ideas.

MasterBrand Cabinets closes Auburn plant, lays off 445 employees

By Staff Report | June 12

The company cited changing market conditions and consumer tastes as the reason for the closure.

Where to go for live music this summer

By Kailey Beth Smith | Staff Writer | June 10

If you are looking for places to catch the best live music in Auburn, look no further.  

CDC: Suicides increased by more than 30 percent since 1999 in half the states

By Melissa Healy | Los Angeles Times | June 8

In a report that examines trends in suicide at the state level from 1999 to 2016, the CDC says suicide rates have increased in nearly every state.

Uncommon Auburn gets City Council's approval

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 6

Auburn City Council approved the development agreement for Uncommon Auburn Tuesday night. City Council plans to build on West Glenn Avenue across from Evolve Auburn. 

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox wins Democratic nomination for governor

By Madison Ogletree | Photo Editor | June 6

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox wins the Democratic nomination in the Alabama gubernatorial primary.  According to The New York Times, Maddox won 54.6% of Democratic votes, receiving 154,558 votes in total.  "With our victory tonight, I believe that a new day is possible in our politics," Maddox told supporters at his election watch party in Tuscaloosa.