Community

Hollywood takes The Plains: 'Life of the Party' brings the party to finals week

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 1

On a scorching day of Alabama's spring, Melissa McCarthy and the cast from "Life of the Party," threw toilet paper, day drank at Moe's and walked a red carpet to the sound of "Bodda Getta" and "War Eagle."

'The nose knows': Police K-9 Mark out-sniffs the competition, crime

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | April 30

Auburn Police Officer Luis Coreano and his K-9 partner Mark are one of the state's top crime-fighting teams.

In the eye of an epidemic: An Auburn graduate's struggle through opioid addiction

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | April 27

Michael’s story is similar to many Americans in recent years. In 2016, opioids killed more than 42,000 Americans.

Roped in: The Cowboy Church and its mission of acceptance

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 27

The Cowboy Church of Lee County — plain and simple — is a church for cowboys.

Bo Jackson donates four motorcycles to the Auburn Police Division

By Staff Report | April 27

Former Auburn University football player Bo Jackson donated four 2016 Honda ST1300 PAG motorcycles to the Auburn Police Division.

Man charged with burglary, criminal use of mace

By Staff Report | April 26

According to the resident, the burglar sprayed him with mace and fled.

Auburn man charged with possession, production of child pornography

By Staff Report | April 24

The arrest stems from an investigation into a report filed on March 26, in reference to inappropriate photos of a girl under the age of 17 being disseminated and posted on a social media website, police said.

Auburn City Council passes 'brunch bill,' allowing Sunday morning drinks in restaurants

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | April 20

In a 6-3 vote, the Auburn City Council voted to adopt an amendment to the city's alcohol ordinance.

Auburn superintendent, police chief brief council on school safety

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | April 19

Auburn City Schools Superintendent Karen DeLano and Auburn Police Chief Paul Register updated City Council on their efforts to secure Auburn’s schools.

First black Auburn SGA president elected Georgia Supreme Court chief justice

By Staff Report | April 18

In 1987, Melton was elected to serve Auburn SGA president, becoming the first black student to serve in the office.

Barbara Bush, popular first lady who was also the mother of a president, dies at 92

By Valerie Nelson and Cathleen Decker | Los Angeles Times | April 17

Barbara Pierce Bush, who helped propel her husband and their son to the presidency and became by virtue of her wit, self-deprecation and work on literacy one of the most popular first ladies in U.S.

Auburn and Opelika host joint legislative reception for the first time in 8 years

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | April 17

Legislators and representatives from local businesses filled the Auburn University Regional Airport on Monday night at the first area joint chambers of commerce legislative reception in years.

Owners release information on Toomer's Corner building redevelopment

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | April 16

Auburn residents now have a better idea of what Toomer's Corner will look like in the near future.

Auburn man charged with breaking and entering, theft of property

By Staff Report | April 16

Officers said they located stolen property taken from a Nissan Altima and BMW 725L in Pitts' possession, as well as keys for a Hyundai Sonata.

'We are an armed populace'

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | April 16

Lee County firearm enthusiasts talk guns, safety, culture at Opelika gun show.

75-foot, 609-bed apartment complex in the works for West Glenn Avenue

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 16

The addition of new student apartments in the downtown area isn't stopping anytime soon. Another new apartment building touting 609 beds in 220 units is going through an administrative review process with the city and could be approved soon for construction. The building, dubbed "Uncommon Auburn" in city documents, is planned for West Glenn Avenue across from Evolve Auburn.