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Despite Moore's last-ditch effort, Alabama certifies Jones as winner

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | December 28

The Republican-dominated State Canvassing Board met Thursday in Montgomery to sign off on the official election results

West Glenn Avenue to close in early January

By Staff Report | December 27

The closure will occur from North Donahue Drive to Cox Street from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Westbound traffic will not be affected. 

Davis Arboretum puts on holiday movie marathon for Auburn community

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | December 24

The Auburn Family will be marathoning classic holiday movies this December. Auburn Parks and Recreation will be putting on the holiday movie marathon with the help of the Donald E.

Helena man, 19, charged with downtown burglary, theft of alcohol

By Staff Report | December 22

Auburn police arrested Mackenzie Anderson Pampu, 19, from Helena, Alabama, on Friday.

Traffic signal pole to be replaced on East University

By Staff Report | December 21

Motorists are advised to find other routes on Dec. 22, as a traffic signal pole will be replaced on the northwest corner of East University Drive and Gatewood Drive.  The work will run from 6 p.m.

Council takes another step toward solving Auburn's downtown parking problem

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | December 20

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved a resolution approving the payment of $2.33 million for the acquisition of downtown property where the city plans to build a new parking deck.

Auburn police charge two men for thefts

By Staff Report | December 19

The two men were taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Jail where they are being held on a $108,000 bond.

Doug Jones wins in historic upset

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | December 14

Doug Jones will be the first Democratic U.S. senator from Alabama in over 20 years.

​Clara and the Nutcracker dance their way to Telfair Peet

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | December 13

The regular opening performance of The Nutcracker will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. The ballet will present two more regular performances at 2 p.m.

Thoughts expressed at Lee County polling sites

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 12

The Alabama Senate race has warranted much attention over the upcoming weeks. On a chilly Tuesday, voters exited the polls at the Boykin Center on Boykin Street and the Clarion Inn and Suites.

Young fan gets special game day treat after accident

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 12

Carson Lynn, an 8-year-old from Bainbridge, Georgia, joined fans on the sideline at the Lousiana-Monroe game.

Explosion shakes one of New York's busiest commuter hubs

By Staff Report | December 12

The New York City Fire Department said a total of four individuals have minor injuries after the explosion.

Charles Barkley to campaign with Doug Jones at election-eve rally

By Staff Report | December 11

Barkley, who played basketball at Auburn in the 1980s, has been a staunch opponent of Jones' Republican rival, former Chief Justice Roy Moore.

Auburn student charged with weekend burglaries

By Staff Report | December 11

Police responded to reports of burglaries on Saturday in the 200 block of Armstrong Street.

Doug Jones crisscrosses the state in final days of the campaign. What about Roy Moore?

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

While Jones has been in front of cameras and voters consistently over the past week, Moore has all but disappeared from the campaign trail.

Holiday cheer spreads to Auburn with annual parade and gingerbread village unveiling

By Mitch McCullough | Community Writer | December 10

Crowds of spectators lined both sides of College Street from Thach Avenue to Glenn Avenue to get a glimpse of floats moving down the road and possibly even catch a couple pieces of candy.

Auburn alumna and Opelika councilwoman focuses on education in hometown

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 10

With the help of her family, Tiffany Gibson-Pitts won the race for Opelika City Council Ward 2 seat in 2016.

Community gathers for 11th annual Holiday Art Sale after rare snow

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | December 9

Despite the snowy surprise that came during the early morning hours of Saturday, artists and makers from across the county and state gathered to sell their handcrafted creations at the 11th annual Holiday Art Sale.