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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.

Opelika police searching for 'armed and dangerous' murder suspect

By Staff Report | April 9

The Opelika Police Department have identified Moses Marques Edwards, 32, as a suspect in the March 30 murder of Nathanial Gibson on Chester Avenue, according to a release from OPD.

'Battle for O-Town' has successful night of competitions

By Bailey Fuhrmann | Campus Writer | April 9

Battle for O-Town began April 4, with the first of four comedy competitions hosted by the event center.

Three-peat: Auburn alumna and YouTuber on her hiking feat

By Oliva Wilkes | Community Writer | April 9

When Auburn graduate and Opelika native Jessica “Dixie” Mills embarked on the Appalachian Trail in 2015, the most hiking she’d ever done before at once was a three to four mile trek.

Campus Safety and Security showcases new features at open house

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 9

The Auburn University Campus Safety and Security showcased recent renovations including a stormproof emergency operations center and Auburn Police Division’s University Precinct.

MLK to now: A.M.E. Zion congregants reflect on race relations 50 years after MLK's assassination

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | April 8

On Easter Sunday, a six women choir enlivened the Auburn AME Zion Church.

Auburn police arrest 43-year-old Cusseta man on robbery, domestic violence charges

By Staff Report | April 5

The arrest stems from an incident at a business in the 2500 block of Innovation Drive at about 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday

Student leaders discuss racial reconciliation with Christian context

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | April 5

Members of the Auburn community took part in worship and conversation to bring different races together through a shared faith in Christianity at the Davis Arboretum on Tuesday evening.

Tim Cook to be honored with 2018 Human Rights Award

By Staff Report | April 4

Apple CEO and Auburn alumn Tim Cook with receive the 2018 Human Rights Award on April 4. 

Council votes to increase downtown height limit, considers Design Review Task Force

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | April 4

Amid much controversy, the City of Auburn voted on Tuesday night to raise the height ordinance in the downtown area, paving the way for new developments.