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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.

Opelika Dog Park holds grand opening

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | April 15

The park opened in March but held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday. 

City of Auburn allowing hazardous waste disposal, mass recycling today at service complex

By Staff Report | April 15

The city of Auburn is allowing its residents to dispose of their household hazardous waste today at its Environmental Service Complex, located at 365 N. Donahue Drive in Auburn, Alabama.

City Council to hear Sunday morning alcohol sales ordinance at Tuesday meeting

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | April 13

Auburn City Council will hear a proposed amendment to the city code that would allow restaurants to start serving alcohol on Sundays at 10 a.m.

Downtown Cheeburger Cheeburger re-opens with new style

By Sarah Berryman | Community Writer | April 13

Cheeburger Cheeburger, a longstanding hotspot for fries, burgers, shakes, and salads has gotten a recent upgrade.

Planning Commission tables North Donahue commercial development

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | April 13

At Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting, developer Tom Hayley agreed to shelve his planned commercial development near the Donahue Ridge subdivision for a few more months.

Moore files countersuit against sexual abuse accuser

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 11

Former Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is suing one of the women who levied one of the sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Lee County Literacy Coalition to host driver’s manual workshop

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | April 10

Anyone who has studied for and taken the driver’s license test knows that the experience can be stressful, but for people who have difficulty reading, the exam can be downright daunting.

Speakers promote King's 'beloved community' for commemoration of anniversary of his death

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | April 9

The marble floors of the Jule Collins Smith Museum echoed with the sounds of interfaith discussion as attendees of Auburn University's event commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination traded stories and experiences.