Community

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.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey greets supporters during a rally on Monday, June 4, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

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.

Alabama governor candidate Tommy Battle visits Auburn Airport for a rally on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

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.

Members of the Auburn-Opelika community gather for Pride on the Plains on Friday, June 1, 2018 in Opelika, Ala.

'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.

Alabama governor candidate Scott Dawson speaks with a member of the Auburn community at Toomer's Corner on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

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.

Retired Sgt. Adam Lee shakes hands with a representative from American Legion as he presents Lee with a plaque of appreciation Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

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.

Mayor Bill Ham welcomes the Auburn community to the groundbreaking for the City of Auburn on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.