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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.

Gov. Kay Ivey wins Republican nomination for Alabama Governor

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 6

Gov. Kay Ivey received 282,843 votes putting her at 56 percent of the vote with 89 percent of precincts reporting, according to The New York Times. 

Tommy Battle visits Auburn on last day of campaigning

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | June 5

With only hours before the polls closed, Republican gubernatorial candidate and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle landed at Auburn airport to speak to supporters inside of the terminal. “The most important thing is that we want to tell everybody ‘make sure you get out and vote,’” Battle said. “The most important thing is that we want to tell everybody ‘make sure you get out and vote,’” Battle said.

Gov. Kay Ivey visits Auburn, talks jobs, values

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 5

Ivey took her time to make sure she spoke to each of them, many of which she knew from her time as an Auburn student. She wanted to make sure they all knew the importance of the primary race Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves to host 'Auburn Night' on eve of football season opener

By Staff Report | June 3

In addition to a game ticket, fans will receive an official co-branded Braves/Auburn baseball cap that will only be available through this exclusive promotion. 

'This was all love': Lee County's first Pride Parade marches through Opelika

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | June 2

Bright colors flooded the streets of downtown Opelika on June 1 during Lee County’s first-ever Pride Parade.

Pride is coming to The Plains this weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ community

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | May 31

Rainbow flags will fly high Friday and Saturday as Pride on the Plains hosts the first Pride celebration in Lee County. This is the first Pride on the Plains, Chad Peacock president of Pride on the Plains said.

Scott Dawson visits Auburn — talks ethics, economy and relationships

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | May 31

Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson and his family visited Auburn Thursday morning as a stop on his six-day "The Time is Now" Bus Tour through Alabama. 

Nonprofit presents retired Army sergeant with new home

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | May 30

The ribbon-cutting and dedication of retired Sgt. Adam Lee's new home was held Wednesday. Operation Finally Home, a nonprofit organization, in partnership with local contractor Michael Dilworth, Alabama Power and Southern Living provided Lee and his family with the mortgage-free home.

City of Auburn breaks ground on new Public Safety Complex

By Madison Ogletree | Photo Editor | May 30

With golden shovels in hand, local Auburn legislators and public safety officials broke ground on a new Public Safety Complex to replace the former facility.